Actenodes auronotata
Actenodes auronotata is a of jewel beetle ( Buprestidae) in the Actenodes. Species in this genus are wood-borers whose larvae develop in dead branches of various plants, particularly in the family Fabaceae. The genus Actenodes is distributed from the southwestern United States through Mexico and Central America, with several species exhibiting subtle morphological differences that require careful examination for proper identification. Some Actenodes species display striking sexually dimorphic facial coloration in males.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Actenodes auronotata: /ækˈtiːnoʊdiːz ɔːˌroʊnoʊˈteɪtə/
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Similar Taxa
- Actenodes calcaratusClosely resembles A. auronotata in overall form and shares similar distribution; distinguished by differences in surface , punctation patterns, and male facial coloration (bronze in A. calcaratus versus other colors in related )
- Actenodes scabrosusSimilar in general appearance to A. calcaratus and related Actenodes ; differs in male facial coloration (flash-green) and subtle surface sculpturing characters
- Actenodes michoacanusAnother resembling A. calcaratus in general habitus; distinguished by green-violaceous male facial coloration and differences in punctation and surface
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- “Rare jewel beetles discovered in Mexico by team of scientists!” | Beetles In The Bush
- ID Challenge #19 | Beetles In The Bush
- A jewel of a beetle | Beetles In The Bush
- Mexico 1992—Gang of Ten | Beetles In The Bush
- sun spiders | Beetles In The Bush
- Wasp, Geographic Data Improve Surveillance for Emerald Ash Borer