Cymindis vaporariorum
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Cymindis vaporariorum is a of in the Harpalinae, first described by in 1758. It belongs to the Cymindis, a group of predatory within the . activity peaks in June and July, though the species likely remains present throughout the summer months. Its specific epithet 'vaporariorum' suggests a historical association with greenhouses or steamy environments, though the precise origin of the name is not documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymindis vaporariorum: /sɪˈmɪndɪs ˌvɛɪpəˌreɪriˈɔːrəm/
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Distribution
Holarctic distribution, with records from Alaska, Austria, Albania, and the former Yugoslavia.
Seasonality
are most frequently collected in June and July, with probable year-round summer presence.
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Historical Description
This was among those described by in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae (1758), a foundational work in zoological .