Acmaeodera riograndei
This record describes Acmaeodera riograndei (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acmaeodera riograndei is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Identification notes
Det. W. F. Barr
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeodera riograndei: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeodera_riograndei.
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. TX / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larval hosts unk., adults taken from flowers
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera riograndei Nelson 1980
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera riograndei. 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 riograndei (3)
Photo credits: (c) Ashley Schmitz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ashley Schmitz | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera riograndei
What is Acmaeodera riograndei?
Acmaeodera riograndei is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeodera riograndei?
Det. W. F. Barr
Where is Acmaeodera riograndei found?
Range: w. TX / Mex. - Map
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera riograndei?
larval hosts unk., adults taken from flowers