Octinodes amplicollis
Octinodes amplicollis is a of jewel beetle in the Buprestidae. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, with confirmed observations in Arizona. have been collected from flowers of Isocoma tenuisecta and other yellow composite flowers in late summer. The species belongs to a of small to medium-sized buprestid beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Octinodes amplicollis: /ˌɑk.tɪˈnoʊ.diːz ˌæm.plɪˈkɒl.ɪs/
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Distribution
Documented from Arizona, specifically from the vicinity of Willcox and the Chiricahua Mountains region. The occurs in association with Isocoma tenuisecta stands in southeastern Arizona.
Seasonality
have been observed in early to mid-September in Arizona, with activity coinciding with blooming of plants.
Host Associations
- Isocoma tenuisecta - feeding collected from flowers of this composite plant, which was in bloom at time of observation
Behavior
have been observed on flowers of blooming composites, suggesting flower-visiting typical of many Acmaeodera-group buprestids.
Similar Taxa
- Acmaeodera amplicollisThe epithet 'amplicollis' creates potential confusion, but Octinodes amplicollis is a distinct within Buprestidae, separate from the well-known Acmaeodera genus. The two genera differ in body form and antennal structure.