Acmaeodera tenebricosa
Fall, 1922
Acmaeodera tenebricosa is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It was described by Fall in 1922 and is found in North America. Like other members of the Acmaeodera, it is one of approximately 150 species/ of this diverse jewel beetle genus in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera tenebricosa: /ækˈmi.oʊˌdɛrə tɛnˌɛbrɪˈkoʊsə/
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Distribution
North America (Nearctic region). Specific locality records are sparse in the available literature.
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Taxonomic Context
The Acmaeodera is one of the largest genera of jewel beetles 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. Many species in this genus are difficult to identify without comparison to determined specimens due to limited available keys and inadequate original descriptions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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