Acmaeodera errans
This record describes Acmaeodera errans (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Species determination based on the coarsely punctured black abdomen, the concave nature of the last abdominal sternite which is broadly rounded in both sexes and on the consistently immaculate humeral angle of the elytra.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Polycestinae
- Tribe
- Acmaeoderini
- Genus
- Acmaeodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NV, UT
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults on flowers of Psoralea sp. and Purshia mexicana (D. Don) Welsh var. stansburyana (Torr.) Welsh.
Life History
June and July
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera errans Barr 1972
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera errans. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera errans
What is Acmaeodera errans?
Acmaeodera errans is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acmaeodera errans?
Length: 10.8 mm
How do you identify Acmaeodera errans?
Species determination based on the coarsely punctured black abdomen, the concave nature of the last abdominal sternite which is broadly rounded in both sexes and on the consistently immaculate humeral angle of the elytra.
Where is Acmaeodera errans found?
Range: NV, UT
What does Acmaeodera errans eat?
The diet of the Acmaeodera errans includes Adults on flowers of Psoralea sp. and Purshia mexicana (D. Don) Welsh var. stansburyana (Torr.) Welsh..
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera errans?
June and July