Cymatodera delicatula
Fall, 1906
checkered beetle
Cymatodera delicatula is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. It occurs in Central America and North America. As a member of Cleridae, it belongs to a family commonly known as checkered beetles, which are generally predatory or feed on other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymatodera delicatula: //ˌsaɪməˈtɒdərə ˌdelɪˈkætjʊlə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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