Anambodera palmarum
This record describes Anambodera palmarum (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Anambodera palmarum (Anambodera palmarum) 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 Anambodera.
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
- Anambodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
USA: CA, NV; aslo recorded from Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults: on flowers of Dicoria canescens, Eriogonum inflatum, Geraea canescens, Hyptis emoryi
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author of species: (Timberlake) 1939
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anambodera palmarum. 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 Anambodera palmarum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham
Frequently Asked Questions About Anambodera palmarum
What is Anambodera palmarum?
Anambodera palmarum is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Anambodera palmarum found?
Range: USA: CA, NV; aslo recorded from Mexico
What does Anambodera palmarum eat?
The diet of the Anambodera palmarum includes Adults: on flowers of Dicoria canescens, Eriogonum inflatum, Geraea canescens, Hyptis emoryi.