Acmaeodera recticollis
This record describes Acmaeodera recticollis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the apical [lateral elytral] spots are more or less reddish. Det. S. G. Wells
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 (AZ to s. TX, UT) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larvae host in jointfir ( Ephedra spp., Ephedraceae) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera recticollis Fall 1889
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera recticollis. 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 recticollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera recticollis
What is Acmaeodera recticollis?
Acmaeodera recticollis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acmaeodera recticollis?
10 mm (type)
How do you identify Acmaeodera recticollis?
the apical [lateral elytral] spots are more or less reddish. Det. S. G. Wells
Where is Acmaeodera recticollis found?
Range: sw US (AZ to s. TX, UT) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera recticollis?
larvae host in jointfir ( Ephedra spp., Ephedraceae) ( 3 )