Lupine-associated-name

Guides

• Acmaeodera lupinae

  Acmaeodera lupinae is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, described by Nelson in 1996. It belongs to the large and taxonomically challenging genus Acmaeodera, which contains over 150 species in North America. Like other members of this genus, it is a jewel beetle with metallic coloration. The specific epithet 'lupinae' suggests an association with lupine plants (Lupinus spp.), though this relationship requires confirmation.

  Buprestidaejewel-beetlemetallic-wood-boring-beetleAcmaeoderaNorth-America1996-descriptionlupine-associated-name