Acmaeodera fenyesi
Fall, 1899
Acmaeodera fenyesi is a of metallic wood-boring in the , described by Fall in 1899. The species belongs to the large Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America and is particularly diverse in the desert southwest and Mexico. Like other members of this genus, it is likely associated with woody plants as and may visit flowers as an . The species is found in Central America and North America, though specific details about its biology and remain poorly documented.
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How to pronounce Acmaeodera fenyesi: /ˌækmiˈoʊdərə ˈfeɪniəsi/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic region, with confirmed occurrences in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic context
Acmaeodera fenyesi is one of approximately 150 in the Acmaeodera in North America. The genus is in need of taxonomic revision, with new species continuing to be described from the desert southwest and Mexico.
Data limitations
The was described in 1899, but no detailed biological, ecological, or morphological information specific to A. fenyesi was found in the available sources. The original description by Fall may lack modern diagnostic detail, as is common for descriptions from this era.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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