Acmaeodera pinalorum
Knull, 1930
Acmaeodera pinalorum is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It was described by Knull in 1930 and occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of this large , it is part of a group of jewel beetles that are poorly studied and in need of taxonomic revision.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera pinalorum: //ˌæk.mi.əˈdɛr.ə ˌpaɪ.nəˈlɔːr.əm//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropic regions, with confirmed occurrences in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic context
Acmaeodera is one of the largest of Buprestidae in North America, with more than 150 . The genus is in need of revision, with new species continuing to be recognized from the desert southwest and Mexico where diversity is highest.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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