Acmaeodera uvaldensis
This record describes Acmaeodera uvaldensis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type locality: Uvalde, Texas only a few US records reported
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., c. & southmost TX to Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
April (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults on mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa , Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera uvaldensis Knull 1936
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera uvaldensis. 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 uvaldensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera uvaldensis
What is Acmaeodera uvaldensis?
Acmaeodera uvaldensis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Acmaeodera uvaldensis found?
Range: w., c. & southmost TX to Mex. - Map
What does Acmaeodera uvaldensis eat?
The diet of the Acmaeodera uvaldensis includes Adults on mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa , Fabaceae).
When is Acmaeodera uvaldensis active?
Acmaeodera uvaldensis: seasonal activity - April (BG data).