Acmaeodera gibbula
This record describes Acmaeodera gibbula (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
variable: Type Locality: San Diego to El Paso
Identification notes
variable:
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeodera gibbula: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeodera_gibbula.
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
sw. US (s. CA to sw TX, s. NV-UT) / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae mostly host on various legumes
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera gibbula LeConte 1858
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera gibbula. 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 gibbula (7)
Photo credits: (c) C. Mallory, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by C. Mallory | (c) Chris Evers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Chris Evers | (c) ronthill, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Joel DuBois, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joel DuBois | Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera gibbula
What is Acmaeodera gibbula?
Acmaeodera gibbula is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeodera gibbula?
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Where is Acmaeodera gibbula found?
Range: sw. US (s. CA to sw TX, s. NV-UT) / Mex. - Map
What does Acmaeodera gibbula eat?
The diet of the Acmaeodera gibbula includes larvae mostly host on various legumes.