Acmaeodera atactospilota
Westcott, 1971
Acmaeodera atactospilota is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Westcott in 1971. The Acmaeodera comprises over 150 species in North America and is in need of taxonomic revision, with many species difficult to identify without comparison to determined specimens. Like other members of this large genus, A. atactospilota likely exhibits typical jewel beetle characteristics including metallic coloration and flower-visiting , though species-specific details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera atactospilota: /ækmiːoʊˈdɛrə æˌtæktəsˈpaɪloʊtə/
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Distribution
North America (Nearctic region). The has been recorded as present in the according to distribution records.
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Taxonomic context
Acmaeodera is one of the largest of jewel beetles in North America, with more than 150 /. The genus has not been comprehensively revised since Fall (1899), and many species described subsequently are difficult to identify without knowledge or comparison to .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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