Cydnini
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Cydnini is a tribe of burrowing bugs within the Cydninae ( Cydnidae). Members are small to medium-sized true bugs adapted for life, with fossorial legs modified for digging. The tribe contains multiple and is distinguished from related tribes by genitalic and leg structure. These insects are primarily soil-dwelling and often associated with plant roots.
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How to pronounce Cydnini: /sɪdˈniːnaɪ/
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Habitat
Soil-dwelling; found in terrestrial where they burrow in soil, often in association with plant roots. Some occur in sandy or loose soils that facilitate digging.
Distribution
Widespread; occur across multiple continents including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Specific range varies by .
Behavior
Burrowing using modified legs; spend much of their in soil or at the soil surface.
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Taxonomic note
The tribe Cydnini is part of the Cydninae, which contains approximately 11 and at least 40 described . Tribal boundaries within Cydninae are based primarily on male genitalia and leg .