Acmaeodera variegata
This record describes Acmaeodera variegata (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pronotum much more deeply punctate than other species in the Acmaeodera pulchella complex (i.e. Acmaeodera pulchella, A. mixta, A. immaculata) Type Locality: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeodera variegata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeodera_variegata.
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
CA to s. TX, CO - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larval host unk.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera variegata LeConte 1852
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera variegata. 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 variegata (3)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA) | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , jahansen
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera variegata
What is Acmaeodera variegata?
Acmaeodera variegata is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeodera variegata?
Pronotum much more deeply punctate than other species in the Acmaeodera pulchella complex (i.e. Acmaeodera pulchella, A. mixta, A. immaculata)
Where is Acmaeodera variegata found?
Range: CA to s. TX, CO - Map
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera variegata?
larval host unk.