Ampheremus cylindricollis
Fall, 1917
Ampheremus cylindricollis is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Fall in 1917. The Ampheremus is part of the diverse Buprestidae family, commonly known as jewel beetles, characterized by their often brilliant metallic coloration. This species is recorded from the Nearctic region of North America. The specific epithet 'cylindricollis' refers to the cylindrical shape of the pronotum (the segment behind the ).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampheremus cylindricollis: /æmˈfɪrɪməs sɪˌlɪndrɪˈkoʊlɪs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region; recorded from North America. Specific localities include southwestern Utah and northwestern Arizona based on collection records.
Host Associations
- Eriogonum inflatum - plantLiterature records indicate are attracted to flowers of this buckwheat .
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Collection notes
The collector sought this at two localities in 2023: Santa Clara River Reserve in Washington County, Utah (elevation ~3000 ft, 109°F conditions) and Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area in Mojave County, Arizona (112°F). At the Utah locality, Eriogonum deflexum was present rather than E. inflatum; the collector found Anambodera nebulosa instead. At the Arizona locality, no Eriogonum species were found despite extensive searching. The species remains uncollected by this observer.