Acmaeodera tildenorum

Nelson & Westcott, 1995

Acmaeodera tildenorum is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Nelson & Westcott in 1995. It belongs to the large and taxonomically challenging Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America. The species is found in Central America and North America, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to exhibit typical Acmaeodera characteristics including flower-visiting by and larval development in woody plants.

Pronunciation

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Identification

Acmaeodera tildenorum can be distinguished from other Acmaeodera by reference to the original description by Nelson & Westcott (1995). As a member of the 'Truncatae' group within the , it likely shares the characteristic prosternal margin that is nearly straight and not retracted from the sides. Specific diagnostic features for this species have not been extracted from the primary literature in available sources.

Distribution

Recorded from Central America and North America. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, specifically documented from Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic Context

Acmaeodera tildenorum was described relatively recently (1995) during a period of continued recognition within this difficult . The genus Acmaeodera has not received a comprehensive revision since the 19th century, making identification of many species dependent on comparison with or determined material. The specific epithet 'tildenorum' is a patronym honoring the Tilden , likely James M. Tilden and/or his son, noted coleopterists who contributed significantly to knowledge of western North American Buprestidae.

Data Availability

This is represented by only 2 observations in iNaturalist and appears infrequently in collections. The limited available information reflects both the rarity of the species and the general difficulty of studying Acmaeodera species, many of which are known from few specimens and restricted localities.