Acmaeodera neglecta
This record describes Acmaeodera neglecta (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
highly variable, similar to A. tubulus , but elytra less shiny and more strongly punctate. The joining of the basal elytral yellow spots into C-shaped markings occurs commonly in this species but rarely in A. tubulus . ‒T.C. MacRae, 7.iv.2008
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeodera neglecta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeodera_neglecta.
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
NM to the edge of e. TX to MO
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Quercus, Ulmus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera neglecta Fall 1899
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera neglecta. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera neglecta
What is Acmaeodera neglecta?
Acmaeodera neglecta is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeodera neglecta?
highly variable, similar to A. tubulus , but elytra less shiny and more strongly punctate. The joining of the basal elytral yellow spots into C-shaped markings occurs commonly in this species but rarely in A. tubulus . ‒T.C. MacRae, 7.iv.2008
Where is Acmaeodera neglecta found?
Range: NM to the edge of e. TX to MO
What does Acmaeodera neglecta eat?
The diet of the Acmaeodera neglecta includes Larvae in Quercus, Ulmus.