Cymatoderella
Barr, 1962
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2Cymatoderella is a of checkered beetles in the Cleridae, established by Barr in 1962. The genus contains three described : C. collaris, C. morula, and C. patagoniae. Members of this genus are part of the diverse clerid fauna, a family known for predatory habits. Cymatoderella species have been recorded from the United States, including Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymatoderella: /sɪˌmætəˈdɛrəla/
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Identification
Cymatoderella can be distinguished from other clerid by genitalic and external morphological features established in the original generic description by Barr (1962). Specific diagnostic characters require examination of and reference to taxonomic revisions.
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Distribution
United States, including Vermont. Distribution records are sparse, with GBIF data indicating presence in the US.
Similar Taxa
- CymatoderaSimilar name in the same Cleridae; Cymatoderella was separated from Cymatodera based on distinct morphological features by Barr (1962)
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Taxonomic history
The Cymatoderella was erected by Barr in 1962 to accommodate previously placed in related genera, particularly those with distinctive structural features separating them from Cymatodera.
Species diversity
Only three are currently recognized: Cymatoderella collaris (originally described by Spinola in 1844), C. patagoniae (originally described by Knull in 1946), and C. morula (described by Rifkind in 1993).