Cymindis punctifera
(LeConte, 1884)
Cymindis punctifera is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1884. It is currently treated as a synonym of Pinacodera punctifera, though both names appear in use across different taxonomic databases. The species is known from the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymindis punctifera: /sɪˈmɪndɪs pʌŋktəˈfɪrə/
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Distribution
United States
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Taxonomic Status
The is listed as a synonym of Pinacodera punctifera in Catalogue of Life and GBIF, but is retained as a valid species in iNaturalist. The Cymindis is a large and taxonomically complex group, and species have been moved to Pinacodera in recent revisions. Users should verify current when accessing older literature.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 15 observations under the name Cymindis punctifera, suggesting limited but documented occurrence data available to the public.