Acmaeodera vulturei

Knull, 1938

Acmaeodera vulturei is a in the , described by Knull in 1938. The belongs to the large Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America and is particularly diverse in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits metallic coloration typical of . The specific epithet honors an individual, following a pattern seen in related species descriptions from the same era.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acmaeodera vulturei: //ˌækmiːoʊˈdɛrə ˈvʌltʃəraɪ//

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region. The precise range within North America is poorly documented, though the reaches greatest diversity in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

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Taxonomic Context

Acmaeodera vulturei was described by Josef N. Knull in 1938. Knull was a prolific describer of North American during the early-to-mid 20th century. The Acmaeodera is one of the largest genera of in North America and is in need of taxonomic revision, with many described after the last comprehensive revision by Fall in 1899.

Data Limitations

Available sources provide only basic taxonomic information for this . No published images, detailed descriptions, records, or biological observations were found in the provided context. This reflects a broader pattern in the where many species remain poorly known beyond their original descriptions.