Acylomus
Sharp, 1888
shining flower beetles
Species Guides
2- Acylomus ergoti
- Acylomus pugetanus(Ergot Beetle)
Acylomus is a of shining flower beetles in the Phalacridae, established by Sharp in 1888. The genus comprises approximately eight described distributed primarily in North and Central America. Species within this genus are small, compact beetles characterized by their shiny, often metallic appearance. The genus has been subject to taxonomic study by researchers including Dr. Paul D. N. Hebert, who included Acylomus ergoti in his work on insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acylomus: /əˈsɪləməs/
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Distribution
of Acylomus are recorded from North America (including the United States) and Central America, with some species extending into the Caribbean region. Specific distribution records include: Acylomus aciculatus (described from Mexico), Acylomus calcaratus and Acylomus ergoti (United States), Acylomus insularis and Acylomus micropus (Caribbean region), Acylomus polygramma (Central America), Acylomus pugetanus (Pacific Northwest, USA), and Acylomus tropicus (tropical regions).
Similar Taxa
- PhalacrusAnother in Phalacridae with similar compact, shining body form; distinguished by differences in antennal structure and pronotal shape
- Olibrus in Phalacridae with overlapping size range; Acylomus typically have more pronounced elytral punctation and different antennal club structure
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Species diversity
The contains eight described : A. aciculatus Sharp, 1889; A. calcaratus Casey, 1890; A. ergoti Casey, 1890; A. insularis Guillebeau, 1896; A. micropus (Guillebeau, 1896); A. polygramma (Flach, 1888); A. pugetanus Casey, 1916; and A. tropicus (Scott, 1922).
Taxonomic history
The was established by David Sharp in 1888. Several were originally described in other genera and later transferred to Acylomus, including A. polygramma (originally in Phalacrus) and A. micropus (originally in Olibrus).
DNA barcoding
Acylomus ergoti has been included in studies by Dr. Paul D. N. Hebert and colleagues, contributing to the reference library for identification through the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) consortium.