Acmaeodera haemorrhoa
This record describes Acmaeodera haemorrhoa (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2009 Type locality: TX, Laredo to Ringgold Barracks ; first collected by Horace Haldeman during the Mexico boundary survey
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2009
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
southmost TX (limited records outside of Starr & Hidalgo Co.) to Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Sept-Nov (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera haemorrhoa LeConte 1858
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera haemorrhoa. 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 haemorrhoa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera haemorrhoa
What is Acmaeodera haemorrhoa?
Acmaeodera haemorrhoa is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acmaeodera haemorrhoa?
10-11 mm ( Type , also original description gives length as 0.4-0.45" = inches, presumably)
How do you identify Acmaeodera haemorrhoa?
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2009
Where is Acmaeodera haemorrhoa found?
Range: southmost TX (limited records outside of Starr & Hidalgo Co.) to Mex. - Map
When is Acmaeodera haemorrhoa active?
Acmaeodera haemorrhoa: seasonal activity - Sept-Nov (BG data).