Carinisphindus purpuricephalus
McHugh & Lewis, 2000
Carinisphindus purpuricephalus is a of cryptic slime mold beetle in the Sphindidae. It was described by McHugh & Lewis in 2000. The species is found in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carinisphindus purpuricephalus: //kæˌraɪ.nɪsˈfɪn.dəs pɜːrˌpjuːrɪˈsɛfələs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
This belongs to the Carinisphindus, which was established for cryptic slime mold beetles with distinctive carinate (keeled) features. The specific epithet 'purpuricephalus' refers to a purple-colored .