Cydnini
Cydnini is a tribe of burrowing within the Cydninae ( ). Members are small to -sized 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 are primarily soil-dwelling and often associated with roots.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cydnini: /sɪdˈniːnaɪ/
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Habitat
Soil-dwelling; found in terrestrial where they burrow in soil, often in association with 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.
Similar Taxa
- ScaptocoriniAnother tribe in Cydninae; distinguished by leg structure and genitalic
- GarsauriiniTribe in Cydninae; separated by tarsal and male characteristics
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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 and leg .