Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Buprestoidea
Family: Buprestidae
Subfamily: Polycestinae
Tribe: Acmaeoderini
Subtribe: Acmaeoderina
Genus: Acmaeoderopsis
Species: jaguarina

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina: /ˌæk.miː.əʊ.dəˈrɒp.sɪs ˌdʒæɡjʊəˈriː.nə/

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Summary

Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae, known for its distinctive morphology and plant associations, particularly with Salix gooddingii and other flora.

Physical Characteristics

Distinctively narrowed shape with semi-circular, fan-like scales and stout, semi-erect setae on the elytra.

Identification Tips

Easily separated from all Acmaeoderopsis species by its unique shape and scale arrangement.

Habitat

Larvae are associated with Salix gooddingii and adults are found on Pluchea sericea and Prosopis pubescens.

Distribution

Primarily found in Arizona and California, with the type locality in Yuma, AZ.

Diet

Adults feed on plants, particularly Pluchea sericea and Prosopis pubescens.

Ecosystem Role

Potentially involved in plant interactions, serving both as herbivores and as prey for other organisms.