Acmaeoderopsis hulli
This record describes Acmaeoderopsis hulli (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acmaeoderopsis hulli (Acmaeoderopsis hulli) 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 Acmaeoderopsis.
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
Geographic Range
AZ to w. & s. TX / Mex. Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae in Celtis, Prosopis, Quercus
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeoderopsis hulli. 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 Acmaeoderopsis hulli (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeoderopsis hulli
What is Acmaeoderopsis hulli?
Acmaeoderopsis hulli is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Acmaeoderopsis hulli found?
Range: AZ to w. & s. TX / Mex. Map
What does Acmaeoderopsis hulli eat?
The diet of the Acmaeoderopsis hulli includes larvae in Celtis, Prosopis, Quercus.