Acmaeodera convicta

Fall, 1899

Acmaeodera convicta is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. First described by Fall in 1899, this is distributed across Central America and North America. It belongs to a large of jewel beetles known for their metallic coloration and association with woody plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acmaeodera convicta: /ˌæk.miˈoʊ.dɛr.ə kənˈvɪk.tə/

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Distribution

Central America and North America; records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropic biogeographic realms.

Behavior

Has been observed perching on shrub tips in Arizona.

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Collection record

Observed and collected in Arizona (5.7 mi NE Safford) perched on shrub tips during September fieldwork. Multiple individuals found on same shrub type during cooling temperatures with rain approaching.

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