Acmaeodera latiflava
This record describes Acmaeodera latiflava (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acmaeodera latiflava is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeodera latiflava: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeodera_latiflava.
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
s.CA-s.NV-sw.UT-AZ - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-July in CA (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera latiflava Fall 1907
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera latiflava. 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 latiflava (9)
Photo credits: (c) Luann Wright, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Luann Wright | (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | (c) BJ Stacey, all rights reserved | (c) rowshan_art, all rights reserved | (c) Brett Van Ostenbridge, all rights reserved, uploaded by Brett Van Ostenbridge | (c) Chris Evers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Chris Evers | Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera latiflava
What is Acmaeodera latiflava?
Acmaeodera latiflava is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Acmaeodera latiflava found?
Range: s.CA-s.NV-sw.UT-AZ - Map
When is Acmaeodera latiflava active?
Acmaeodera latiflava: seasonal activity - Mar-July in CA (BG data).