Acmaeodera vanduzeei

Van Dyke, 1934

Acmaeodera vanduzeei is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It was described by Van Dyke in 1934 and is found in Central America and North America. The species belongs to the subgenus Squamodera within the Acmaeodera. Like other members of this genus, are typically associated with flowers where they feed on pollen.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acmaeodera vanduzeei: //ækmiːoʊˈdɛrə vænˈduːzi.aɪ//

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Identification

Acmaeodera vanduzeei belongs to the subgenus Squamodera, which can be distinguished from other Acmaeodera subgenera by specific morphological characters. Within the Squamodera subgenus, A. vanduzeei can be distinguished from related by examination of elytral , punctuation patterns, and coloration. Definitive identification requires comparison with type material or determined specimens due to the taxonomic complexity of the .

Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropic realms, with confirmed records from Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic placement

Acmaeodera vanduzeei is placed in the subgenus Squamodera, one of several subgenera recognized within the large Acmaeodera. The genus Acmaeodera contains approximately 150 in North America and is in need of comprehensive revision.

Collection records

According to iNaturalist, there are 5 observation records of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported relative to more common .