Acmaeoderopsis westcotti

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acmaeoderopsis westcotti: /ˌækmiː.oʊ.dəˈrɒpsɪs ˈwɛstkɒti/

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Summary

Acmaeoderopsis westcotti is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae, described by Barr in 1972. It primarily inhabits areas where its host plants, including various species of Acacia and Prosopis, are found.

Habitat

Adults have been found on Acacia sp., Atriplex lentiformis, Olneya tesota, Prosopis chilensis, P. glandulosa, and P. pubescens.

Distribution

California, Mexico

Diet

Adults feed on the foliage and stems of their host plants.

Similar Taxa

• Acmaeoderopsis chisosensis
• Acmaeoderopsis guttifera
• Acmaeoderopsis hassayampae
• Acmaeoderopsis hualpaiana
• Acmaeoderopsis hulli
• Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina
• Acmaeoderopsis junki
• Acmaeoderopsis paravaripilis
• Acmaeoderopsis prosopis
• Acmaeoderopsis rockefelleri
• Acmaeoderopsis vaga
• Acmaeoderopsis varipilis

Tags

• beetle
• buprestidae
• Acmaeoderopsis
• insect
• coleoptera