Cymindis americana

Dejean, 1826

Cymindis americana is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, Harpalinae. It was described by Pierre François Marie Auguste Dejean in 1826. The Cymindis comprises numerous species of small to medium-sized predatory beetles distributed primarily in the Holarctic region. As a member of the Harpalinae, this species likely exhibits the (running) locomotion and predatory habits characteristic of this diverse subfamily.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cymindis americana: /sɪˈmaɪndɪs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnə/

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Identification

-level identification of Cymindis americana requires examination of genitalic structures and subtle external morphological features. Members of the Cymindis can be distinguished from related carabid genera by a combination of characters including body form, pronotal shape, and elytral microsculpture. C. americana specifically is distinguished from by features of the male and female reproductive tract, as well as geographic distribution. Accurate identification typically requires reference to specialized taxonomic literature and comparison with or authoritatively identified material.

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America with confirmed occurrences in Canada and USA.

Similar Taxa

Other Cymindis species share general body plan and superficial appearance; definitive separation requires examination of genitalic structures and detailed morphological analysis.
Other Harpalinae ground beetlesMembers of this large share habits and general predatory ; identification to and requires specialized knowledge of Carabidae .

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Taxonomic history

Described by Dejean in 1826, this has been maintained in the Cymindis, though the of this large genus remains under active study. The Harpalinae to which it belongs is one of the most diverse lineages within Carabidae.