Acmaeodera cuneata
Fall, 1899
Acmaeodera cuneata is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It is found in North America. Like other members of the Acmaeodera, are typically flower visitors, feeding on pollen.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera cuneata: /ˌækmiːoʊˈdɛrə kjuːˈniːətə/
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Distribution
North America. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
Diet
feed on pollen from flowers, as is typical for the Acmaeodera.
Behavior
are flower visitors, commonly found on composite flowers (Asteraceae) and other flowering plants.
Ecological Role
Pollen-feeding may contribute to pollination of flowers. Larvae are wood-borers, contributing to nutrient cycling in dead wood.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Fall in 1899. The Acmaeodera contains approximately 149 in North America and is in need of taxonomic revision.