A new species of Acmaeodera Eschscholtz, 1829 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) from southern Nevada, USA

Coleoptera
Buprestidae
  • Richard L. Westcott

    Entomology Museum, IPPM Program Oregon Department of Agriculture 635 Capitol NE Salem, OR 97301 USA

Keywords: Polycestinae, Acmaeoderini, jewel beetle, taxonomy, North America

Abstract

A new species of Acmaeodera Eschscholtz, 1829, A. raschkoi Westcott (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), is described from southern Nevada, USA, and compared to four other species in the genus. Its habitat and means of capture are discussed in detail.

References

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Publication

0990

Published

2023-05-26

How to cite

Westcott RL. 2023. A new species of Acmaeodera Eschscholtz, 1829 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) from southern Nevada, USA. Insecta Mundi 0990: 1–3.