Cymindis limbata

Dejean, 1831

Cymindis limbata is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, Harpalinae. It was described by Dejean in 1831. The species has been recorded from Canada and the United States, with iNaturalist documenting 688 observations. Current taxonomic treatment places this species in the Cymindis, though it has also been classified under Pinacodera.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cymindis limbata: /saɪˈmɪndɪs lɪmˈbeɪtə/

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Distribution

Canada and United States. Specific records include Vermont, USA. The has been documented across North America with 688 iNaturalist observations.

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Taxonomic Note

Cymindis limbata is currently treated as a valid in the Cymindis, but has also been classified as Pinacodera limbata. The Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym of Pinacodera limbata, while GBIF treats it as a synonym with Cymindis limbata matched to the accepted name Pinacodera limbata. iNaturalist and NCBI maintain it under Cymindis. This taxonomic instability reflects ongoing revisions in the Lebiini tribe.

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