Cymatoderella Collaris P1650003a
''Cymatoderella'' is a genus of checkered beetles in the family Cleridae. There are at least three described species in ''Cymatoderella''. Species These three species belong to the genus ''Cymatoderella'': * ''Cymatoderella collaris'' (Spinola, 1844) * ''Cymatoderella morula'' Rifkind, 1993 * ''Cymatoderella patagoniae'' (Knull, 1946) References Further reading * * * * External links

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Checkered Beetle
Cleridae are a family of beetles of the superfamily Cleroidea. They are commonly known as checkered beetles. The family Cleridae has a worldwide distribution, and a variety of habitats and feeding preferences. Cleridae have many niches and feeding habits. Most genera are predaceous and feed on other beetles and larvae; however other genera are scavengers or pollen feeders. Clerids have elongated bodies with bristly hairs, are usually bright colored, and have variable antennae. Checkered beetles range in length between . Cleridae can be identified based on their 5–5–5 tarsal formula, division of sternites, and the absence of a special type of vesicle. Female Cleridae lay between eggs at a time predominately under the bark of trees. Larvae are predaceous and feed vigorously before pupation and subsequently emergence as adults. Clerids have a minor significance in forensic entomology. Some species are occasionally found on carrion in the later dry stages of decay. Also ...
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