Cychrini

Cychrini

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cychrini: //sɪˈkraɪnaɪ//

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Sphaeroderus canadensis ssp. canadensis by Jack Byrley. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
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Scaphinotus angusticollis by D. Sikes. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.
Scaphinotus longiceps by Kipling Will. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.
Die exotischen Käfer in Wort und Bild (1908) (20726695739) by Heyne, Alexander; Taschenberg, Otto, 1854-1922. Used under a No restrictions license.
Scaphinotus angusticollis Mannerheim landscape by Michael K. Oliver, Ph.D.. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Cychrini is a tribe of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, comprising about 6 genera and over 300 described species worldwide.

Physical Characteristics

Wings reduced; elytra fused; head adapted for penetrating snail shells.

Identification Tips

Most species stridulate when disturbed, which can be a distinctive feature.

Habitat

Cool damp woods and ravines.

Distribution

Holarctic + adjacent montane Oriental regions.

Diet

Mostly snails; some species also feed on slugs, caterpillars, worms, and other soft-bodied prey.

Tags

  • Cychrini
  • ground beetles
  • Carabidae
  • insect biology
  • Holarctic fauna