Cymatodera sirpata
Horn, 1885
Pale-tipped Cymatodera
Cymatodera sirpata is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1885. It is native to North America and has been documented through over 300 iNaturalist observations. The species belongs to a of clerid beetles known for their predatory habits and association with various woody plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymatodera sirpata: /saɪˈmætəˌdɛrə sɜːrˈpɑːtə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records include Arizona, where specimens have been collected from desert thorn-scrub with sweet acacia (Acacia rigidula) and creosote (Larrea tridentata) vegetation.