Acmaeodera lupinae

Nelson, 1996

Acmaeodera lupinae is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Nelson in 1996. It belongs to the large and taxonomically challenging Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America. Like other members of this genus, it is a jewel beetle with metallic coloration. The specific epithet 'lupinae' suggests an association with lupine plants (Lupinus spp.), though this relationship requires confirmation.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acmaeodera lupinae: /ˌækmioʊˈdɛrə luːˈpiːniː/

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Distribution

Found in North America. Specific locality details are limited in available sources.

Host Associations

  • Lupinus - associationSpecific epithet 'lupinae' suggests potential association with lupine plants, though this requires verification. The nature of the relationship ( feeding, larval , or incidental) is not documented.

Similar Taxa

  • Acmaeodera tubulusSimilar small size and general appearance; both belong to the 'Truncatae' group within Acmaeodera, characterized by a prosternal margin that is nearly straight and not retracted from the sides. A. tubulus has 8 small yellow spots forming two longitudinal rows on each and measures 5-7mm in length.
  • Acmaeodera neglectaResembles A. tubulus and potentially other small Acmaeodera ; distinguished by larger punctures, duller surface, and yellow elytral spots often coalesced into irregular 'C'-shaped markings. Occurs primarily in south-central U.S.
  • Acmaeodera carlotaAnother small (<8mm) in the loosely defined 'tubulus-species group' with black coloration and yellow maculations on ; distinguished by flattened surface densely clothed with long, stiff, dark, suberect hairs and coarsely, contiguously punctate pronotum.

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