Acmaeodera condita
Barr, 1972
Acmaeodera condita is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Barr in 1972. It belongs to the diverse Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America. The species is found in the Nearctic region, specifically in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera condita: //ˌæk.mi.oʊˈdɛ.rə kənˈdaɪ.tə//
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Distribution
North America (Nearctic region). Specific locality records are sparse; the has been documented in the southwestern United States.
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Taxonomic context
Acmaeodera condita was described by William F. Barr in 1972. The Acmaeodera is one of the largest genera of jewel beetles in North America and is in need of taxonomic revision, with new continuing to be recognized from the desert southwest and Mexico.
Data limitations
As of current knowledge, Acmaeodera condita remains poorly documented in the scientific literature. No published images, detailed morphological descriptions, or biological observations beyond basic taxonomic records have been located.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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