Acmaeodera prorsa
Fall, 1899
Acmaeodera prorsa is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It was described by Fall in 1899 and is known to occur in North America. Like other members of the , it is a jewel beetle with metallic coloration. Specific details regarding its , associations, and distribution within North America remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera prorsa: /ækˌmiːoʊˈdɛrə ˈprɔrsə/
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Distribution
North America (Nearctic region). Specific locality records are sparse in the available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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