Cymatodera xavierae
Knull, 1940
Cymatodera xavierae is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae, first described by Knull in 1940. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the Cymatodera, it belongs to a group of predatory beetles commonly known as checkered beetles due to their patterned coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymatodera xavierae: //saɪməˈtɒdərə zæviˈɛriː//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'xavierae' likely honors an individual with the name Xavier, though the exact person commemorated is not documented in available sources.