Cymindis punctigera
LeConte, 1851
Cymindis punctigera is a ground beetle described by LeConte in 1851. It is currently treated as a synonym of Pinacodera punctigera. The species belongs to the Lebiinae within the Carabidae. Records indicate occurrence in Mexico and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymindis punctigera: /ˈsɪmɪndɪs pʌŋktɪˈdʒɪərə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico and the United States. Specific localities are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Status
Cymindis punctigera is listed as a synonym of Pinacodera punctigera (LeConte, 1851) in current taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life. The Pinacodera was historically treated as a subgenus of Cymindis but has been elevated to full genus status in recent classifications, resulting in this being transferred to Pinacodera.
Observation Data
As of the source date, iNaturalist records 11 observations for this , suggesting it is infrequently encountered or underreported.