Acmaeodera ephedrae

Barr, 1943

Acmaeodera ephedrae is a of metallic wood-boring in the , described by Barr in 1943. It belongs to the large and taxonomically challenging Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America. Very little specific information has been published about this species beyond its original description and basic distribution records. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have wood-boring and flower-visiting , but these traits have not been directly documented for this particular species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acmaeodera ephedrae: /ˌækmiːoʊˈdɛrə ɛˈfɛdriː/

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Distribution

North America; present in the Nearctic region according to GBIF records. Specific locality details beyond continental distribution have not been published in the accessible literature.

Host Associations

Ephedra - larval The specific epithet 'ephedrae' strongly suggests an association with plants in the Ephedra ( Ephedraceae), though this has not been confirmed through published rearing records. This inference is based on standard taxonomic naming conventions where epithets often indicate plants.

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Taxonomic Context

Acmaeodera ephedrae is one of approximately 150 in the Acmaeodera in North America. The genus is in need of revision, with many species described since the last comprehensive treatment more than a century ago. Identification of most species requires comparison with or consultation with .