Acmaeoderopsis prosopis
This record describes Acmaeoderopsis prosopis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Acmaeoderopsis prosopis is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeoderopsis prosopis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeoderopsis prosopis.
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
CA
Diet and Behavior
Life History
adults on mesquite - Prosopis glandulosa (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeoderopsis prosopis Davidson 2006
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeoderopsis prosopis. 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 prosopis (2)
Photo credits: (c) Jason Eckberg, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jason Eckberg | Contributed by Richard L. Westcott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeoderopsis prosopis
What is Acmaeoderopsis prosopis?
Acmaeoderopsis prosopis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Acmaeoderopsis prosopis found?
Range: CA
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeoderopsis prosopis?
adults on mesquite - Prosopis glandulosa (Fabaceae)