Acmaeodera tildenorum
This record describes Acmaeodera tildenorum (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acmaeodera tildenorum (Acmaeodera tildenorum) is a species in the family Buprestidae, commonly known as metallic wood-boring beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Polycestinae, tribe Acmaeoderini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Buprestoidea. This species belongs to the genus Acmaeodera. Size: 4.8-7.1 mm.
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
southmost TX (Starr & Hidalgo counties) to Querétaro, Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
most adults taken on var. cactus flwrs; larval habits unk.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera tildenorum Nelson & Westcott 1995
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera tildenorum. 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 tildenorum (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera tildenorum
What is Acmaeodera tildenorum?
Acmaeodera tildenorum is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acmaeodera tildenorum?
4.8-7.1 mm
Where is Acmaeodera tildenorum found?
Range: southmost TX (Starr & Hidalgo counties) to Querétaro, Mex. - Map
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera tildenorum?
most adults taken on var. cactus flwrs; larval habits unk.