Acmaeodera flavomarginata
This record describes Acmaeodera flavomarginata (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Can be separated from Acmaeodera chiricahuae by having the red elytral fasciae not interrupted at middle, the yellow lateral stripe not distinctly expanded medially and the lack of a subapical plate on 5th ventrite.
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
Habitat
Adults common on flowers of Asteraceae
Geographic Range
c. & w. TX to Brazil - Map
Seasonal Activity
Sept-Nov in TX (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Acacia, Diospyros, Prosopis
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera flavomarginata (Gray 1832)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera flavomarginata. 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.
Photos of Acmaeodera flavomarginata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , jahansen , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera flavomarginata
What is Acmaeodera flavomarginata?
Acmaeodera flavomarginata is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acmaeodera flavomarginata?
11-12 mm (Wikimedia Commons-- image with scale )
How do you identify Acmaeodera flavomarginata?
Can be separated from Acmaeodera chiricahuae by having the red elytral fasciae not interrupted at middle, the yellow lateral stripe not distinctly expanded medially and the lack of a subapical plate on 5th ventrite.
Where is Acmaeodera flavomarginata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults common on flowers of Asteraceae |
| Range | c. & w. TX to Brazil - Map |
What does Acmaeodera flavomarginata eat?
The diet of the Acmaeodera flavomarginata includes Larvae in Acacia, Diospyros, Prosopis.
When is Acmaeodera flavomarginata active?
Acmaeodera flavomarginata: seasonal activity - Sept-Nov in TX (BG data).