Acmaeodera immaculata
This record describes Acmaeodera immaculata (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acmaeodera immaculata is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeodera immaculata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeodera immaculata.
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
w US (ID-CA to SD-TX; map )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larvae in roots of winterfat ( Krascheninnikovia lanata , Chenopodiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera immaculata Horn 1878
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera immaculata. 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 immaculata (8)
Photo credits: no rights reserved | (c) boazsolorio, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by boazsolorio | (c) zacsf, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Philipp Wickey, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philipp Wickey | (c) Benjamin Schwartz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Benjamin Schwartz | Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera immaculata
What is Acmaeodera immaculata?
Acmaeodera immaculata is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Acmaeodera immaculata found?
Range: w US (ID-CA to SD-TX; map )
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera immaculata?
larvae in roots of winterfat ( Krascheninnikovia lanata , Chenopodiaceae)