Cyclodinus mono
Chandler, 2005
Cyclodinus mono is a of -like flower beetle in the Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 2005. The species epithet 'mono' suggests a connection to Mono Basin or Mono County in California, though this association requires confirmation. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family of small beetles commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants. The species is recorded from North America and Middle America according to GBIF data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyclodinus mono: /saɪˈklɒdənɪs ˈmoʊnoʊ/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America (GBIF). The specific epithet 'mono' may indicate a type locality in Mono Basin or Mono County, California, though this requires verification.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- The wondrously and eerily beautiful Mono Lake | Beetles In The Bush
- GBCT Beetle #5: Crossidius coralinus monoensis | Beetles In The Bush
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- All microgastrinae wasps from around the world finally together in a 1,089-page monograph | Blog
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