Acmaeodera acanthicola
Barr, 1972
Acmaeodera acanthicola is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. The was described by Barr in 1972 and occurs in Central America and North America. have been recorded on Prosopis and Parkinsonia, while larvae develop in Celtis. Like other members of this large , it exhibits the characteristic jewel beetle with metallic coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera acanthicola: //ˌækmiːəˈdɛrə əˌkænˈθɪkələ//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropic regions, specifically Middle America and North America.
Diet
feed on Prosopis and Parkinsonia. Larvae develop in Celtis.
Host Associations
- Prosopis -
- Parkinsonia -
- Celtis - larval
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was described by William F. Barr in 1972, making it a relatively recent addition to the Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America and badly needs modern revision.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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