Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina
This record describes Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Easily separated from all Acmaeoderopsis by the distinctively narrowed shape as well as the combination of semi-circular, fan-like scales and stout, semi-erect setae on 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: Yuma, AZ
Geographic Range
AZ, CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Salix gooddingii Ball, adults also on Pluchea sericea (Nutt.) Cov. and Prosopis pubescens Benth.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina (Knull) 1938
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina. 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 jaguarina (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joel DuBois
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina
What is Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina?
Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina?
Easily separated from all Acmaeoderopsis by the distinctively narrowed shape as well as the combination of semi-circular, fan-like scales and stout, semi-erect setae on the elytra.
Where is Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Type locality: Yuma, AZ |
| Range | AZ, CA |
What does Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina eat?
The diet of the Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina includes Larvae in Salix gooddingii Ball, adults also on Pluchea sericea (Nutt.) Cov. and Prosopis pubescens Benth..