Acmaeodera errans
Barr, 1972
Acmaeodera errans is a of jewel beetle ( Buprestidae) described by Barr in 1972. It belongs to the large Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America and is in need of taxonomic revision. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species beyond its original description and basic taxonomic classification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera errans: /ˌækmiəˈdɛrə ˈerænz/
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Distribution
Nearctic region; North America. Specific locality records are sparse in the available literature.
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Taxonomic context
Acmaeodera errans is one of many in a that has not been comprehensively revised since Fall's 1899 synopsis. The genus Acmaeodera contains approximately 150 species/ in North America, with greatest diversity in the desert southwest and Mexico. Many species, including A. errans, were described after the last major revision and lack modern diagnostic treatments.
Data limitations
Available sources provide only basic taxonomic information for A. errans. The original description by Barr (1972) has not been examined in the provided context, and no images, ecological observations, or detailed distribution records were found in the consulted literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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