Acmaeodera sphaeralceae
This record describes Acmaeodera sphaeralceae (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acmaeodera sphaeralceae is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
an extremely variable species (R.L. Westcott, comment 18 May, 2010)
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeodera sphaeralceae: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeodera_sphaeralceae.
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 (CA-NM-CO-NV)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larval host unk. adults on flowers
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera sphaeralceae Barr 1972
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera sphaeralceae. 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 sphaeralceae (2)
Photo credits: (c) Jay Keller, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jay Keller | Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera sphaeralceae
What is Acmaeodera sphaeralceae?
Acmaeodera sphaeralceae is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeodera sphaeralceae?
an extremely variable species (R.L. Westcott, comment 18 May, 2010)
Where is Acmaeodera sphaeralceae found?
Range: sw US (CA-NM-CO-NV)
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera sphaeralceae?
larval host unk. adults on flowers