Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana
This record describes Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar and closely related to A. rockefelleri , but separated by range and the lack of abundant scales along the lateral sides of the elytra.
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
- Acmaeoderopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Type locality: AZ, Hualpai Mtns.
Geographic Range
AZ, CA, NV
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Prosopis sp., adults also on Acacia constricta Benth., A. greggii Gray, and Prosopis glandulosa Torr. var. torreyana (Benson) Johnston.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana (Knull) 1952
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana
What is Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana?
Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana?
Similar and closely related to A. rockefelleri , but separated by range and the lack of abundant scales along the lateral sides of the elytra.
Where is Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Type locality: AZ, Hualpai Mtns. |
| Range | AZ, CA, NV |
What does Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana eat?
The diet of the Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana includes Larvae in Prosopis sp., adults also on Acacia constricta Benth., A. greggii Gray, and Prosopis glandulosa Torr. var. torreyana (Benson) Johnston..