Cylindronotum
Putzeys, 1845
Cylindronotum is a of in the , established by Putzeys in 1845. The genus contains seven described distributed across the Neotropical region. As a member of the Lebiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of small to -sized predatory .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cylindronotum: /sɪˌlɪndroʊˈnoʊtəm/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Lebiini by the cylindrical body form implied by its name, though specific diagnostic characters for the genus are not well-documented in accessible literature. -level identification requires examination of male and subtle differences in elytral and coloration.
Distribution
Neotropical region. Individual have been recorded from Central and South America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lebiini generaShare the same tribe (Lebiini) and (Lebiinae), requiring careful examination of body form and genitalic characters for separation.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Jules Putzeys in 1845 with Cylindronotum aeneum as the . Several species were later transferred from other genera, particularly by Chaudoir in the 1870s.