Cymindis elegans
LeConte, 1846
Cymindis elegans is a ground beetle in the Cymindis, first described by LeConte in 1846. It belongs to the Lebiinae and tribe Lebiini within the Carabidae. The species is known from Virginia in the United States. Very little specific information about its , , or has been documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymindis elegans: /ˈkɪm.ɪn.dɪs ɛˈleɪ.ɡænz/
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Distribution
Known only from Virginia, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in USA and North America.
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1846, a prominent American entomologist who described thousands of North American beetles.
Data Deficiency
This is extremely poorly known. Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and published biological information appears to be essentially nonexistent beyond the original description and basic taxonomic placement.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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