Actenodes davidi
Nelson, 1979
Actenodes davidi is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Nelson in 1979. It is found in North America. As a member of the Actenodes, it belongs to a group of jewel beetles known for their metallic coloration and wood-boring larval habits. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species beyond its original description and basic distributional records.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America. Specific details regarding range within North America are not documented in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The was described by Nelson in 1979. GBIF records indicate it is present in North America, though specific locality data and collection records appear sparse.
Data availability
As of the knowledge cutoff, this has minimal published biological information. The iNaturalist platform shows only 3 observations, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify in the field.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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