Acmaeodera adenostomensis
Knull, 1941
A small jewel beetle in the Acmaeodera, described by Knull in 1941. Like other members of this large North American genus, it is poorly documented in the literature. The epithet suggests an association with Adenostoma, a genus of shrubs in the rose common in chaparral of California and Baja California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera adenostomensis: /ˌækmiːoʊˈdɛrə əˌdɛnəˌstoʊˈmɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Known from the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. GBIF records indicate presence in the , specifically Middle America and North America. The type locality and precise range boundaries remain poorly documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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