Prosopis-associated

Guides

• Acmaeoderopsis paravaripilis

  Acmaeoderopsis paravaripilis is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by Barr in 1972. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized jewel beetles characterized by their metallic coloration. The species is documented from North America, with collection records indicating presence in the southwestern United States. Like other members of Buprestidae, adults are likely associated with woody vegetation and may be collected by beating branches or sweeping flowers.

  Buprestidaejewel-beetlemetallic-wood-boring-beetleNearcticsouthwestern-United-StatesProsopis-associated