Cyclodinus californicus
(LaFerté-Sénectère, 1849)
Cyclodinus californicus is a of antlike flower beetle in the Anthicidae, first described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. Despite its specific epithet suggesting a California origin, the species has a broader distribution across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. The Cyclodinus belongs to a family of small beetles commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. Information on the and of this particular species remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyclodinus californicus: /sɪˈklɒdɪnəs ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkəs/
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Caribbean, Middle America, and North America regions.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'californicus' is potentially misleading regarding the ' actual geographic range, which extends well beyond California to include the Caribbean and Central America. This naming pattern is not uncommon in older taxonomic descriptions where type localities may not reflect full species distributions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: Learn about California's State Insect on UC Davis Picnic Day | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Sex Attraction Pheromone Improves Detection of a Threatened Beetle