Cymatodera balteata

LeConte, 1854

banded checkered beetle, Long-necked Cymatodera

Cymatodera balteata is a of in the , commonly known as the banded checkered beetle or Long-necked Cymatodera. It is to North America and Central America. The species belongs to a characterized by elongated neck-like that distinguish them from other clerid . Like other members of Cleridae, it is presumed to be , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

Cymatodera balteata by (c) John Rosford, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John Rosford. Used under a CC-BY license.

Tillinae (10.3897-zookeys.179.21253) Figure 7 by Burke A, Zolnerowich G (2017) Taxonomic revision of the New World Tillinae Leach sensu lato (Coleoptera: Cleridae). ZooKeys 719: 75-157. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.179.21253. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Tillinae (10.3897-zookeys.179.21253) Figure 13 by Burke A, Zolnerowich G (2017) Taxonomic revision of the New World Tillinae Leach sensu lato (Coleoptera: Cleridae). ZooKeys 719: 75-157. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.179.21253. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cymatodera balteata: //ˌsɪməˈtɒdərə bælˈtiːətə//

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Distribution

Recorded from North America and Central America. Specific locality records include Arizona, USA, where it has been collected at ultraviolet light traps in montane canyon .

Seasonality

have been observed in July and August in Arizona, suggesting summer activity during the monsoon season.

Behavior

Attracted to ultraviolet light sources at night, based on collection records from blacklighting operations in Arizona.

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Nomenclature Note

The 'Long-necked Cymatodera' reflects the Cymatodera's characteristic elongated , which creates a 'necked' appearance distinct from other genera. The alternative common name 'banded ' refers to color pattern elements typical of the .