Anambodera lucksani
Walters, 1982
A small jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Walters in 1982. The Anambodera is restricted to western North America and is closely related to the diverse genus Acmaeodera. in this genus are poorly represented in collections due to their cryptic habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anambodera lucksani: /ænæmˈboʊdərə ˈlʌksəˌnaɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Acmaeodera by: front margin of epistoma not reflexed or plate-like; front angles of pronotum rounded in side view; between 1st and 2nd abdominal sterna visible. Coarse elytral punctation and heavily sculptured, bronzed pronotal surface are characteristic gestalt features of Anambodera.
Distribution
Nearctic; western North America.
Behavior
Unlike Acmaeodera, in this tend not to visit flowers. have been observed alighting on rock surfaces or bare soil rather than vegetation.
Similar Taxa
- AcmaeoderaSimilar small, vittate appearance but differs in epistomal structure, pronotal angles, and abdominal sternal visibility. Acmaeodera typically visit flowers, while Anambodera do not.
- Anambodera geminaSimilar coarse elytral punctation and bronzed pronotal surface, but A. lucksani differs in specific morphological characters (exact differences not detailed in available sources).