Cymindis pilosa
Say, 1823
Cymindis pilosa is a of ground beetle in the Harpalinae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the Cymindis, a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of Carabidae, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Canada and the United States (North America). GBIF records indicate presence in both countries.
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Taxonomic Notes
The authorship of this has been cited differently in various sources. GBIF and Wikipedia list it as 'Say, 1823', while Catalogue of Life lists 'Gebler, 1825' as a synonym. GBIF treats Cymindis pilosa Say, 1823 as the accepted name with an EXACT match type.
Data Limitations
Minimal -specific information is available in the provided sources. The iNaturalist shows only 4 observations, suggesting this is either a rarely encountered species or one with limited citizen science documentation.