Acmaeodera wickenburgana
Knull, 1939
A small jewel beetle in the Acmaeodera, described by Knull in 1939. The specific epithet refers to Wickenburg, Arizona, suggesting the type locality. As with many Acmaeodera , it likely belongs to the taxonomically challenging 'Truncatae' group characterized by a prosternal margin that is nearly straight and not retracted from the sides. The genus contains over 150 species in North America and is in need of modern revision.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera wickenburgana: /ˌækmiːəˈdɛrə ˌwɪkənˈbɜrɡənə/
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Distribution
Known from the southwestern United States, with the type locality presumably near Wickenburg, Arizona based on the specific epithet. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropic regions, specifically Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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