Acmaeodera retifera
LeConte, 1859
Acmaeodera retifera is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, first described by LeConte in 1859. It 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, are flower visitors, though specific details about this species' remain poorly documented. The species occurs in the Nearctic region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera retifera: /ækmiəˈdɛrə rɛˈtɪfərə/
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Distribution
Nearctic region; North America. Specific locality records are sparse in the provided sources.
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Taxonomic context
Acmaeodera is one of the largest of jewel beetles in North America, with more than 150 /. The genus is in need of taxonomic revision, with new species continuing to be recognized from the desert southwest and Mexico. Many species are difficult to identify without comparison to determined specimens or assistance.
Genus characteristics
Members of Acmaeodera typically have that do not separate during , giving them a -like appearance in flight. commonly visit flowers to feed on pollen, particularly asteraceous . Larvae are wood borers, typically in twigs and small branches of various hardwood trees.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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