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Aniara · MEG
Aniara sepulchralis
(Bates, 1869)
Sepulchralis Tiger Beetle
Aniara sepulchralis
14–20 mm
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
open sandycrepuscular
Amapa, Amazonas, Pará, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul
Uniform matt black, no maculation, transverse labrum dentate, short antennae, large head >> pronotum; only species of genus
Resembles Apterodela, Cicindela, Cicindelidia
aniara-sepulchralis
Brasiella · CIC
Brasiella argentata
(Dejean, 1831)
Argentata Tiger Beetle
Brasiella argentata
4–8 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela argentata cyanosparsa (Dejean, 1831) [basionym]
Neotropical.
Resembles Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla, Cicindela
brasiella-argentata
Brasiella · CIC
Brasiella argentata ecuadorensis
(Dejean, 1831)
Argentata Tiger Beetle
Brasiella argentata ecuadorensis
4–8 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela argentata macella (Dejean, 1831) [basionym]
Neotropical; [inherited from species]
Resembles Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla, Cicindela
brasiella-argentata-ecuadorensis
Brasiella · CIC
Brasiella argentata umbrogemmata
(Dejean, 1831)
Argentata Tiger Beetle
Brasiella argentata umbrogemmata
4–8 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela aureola (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Neotropical.
Resembles Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla, Cicindela
brasiella-argentata-umbrogemmata iNat↗
Brasiella · CIC
Brasiella mendicula
(Bates, 1881)
Mendicula Tiger Beetle
Brasiella mendicula
4–8 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela minarum (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Neotropical.
Resembles Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla, Cicindela
brasiella-mendicula
Brasiella · CIC
Brasiella misella
(Bates, 1881)
Misella Tiger Beetle
Brasiella misella
4–8 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal★ Endemic
Mato Grosso, Corrientes, Jujuy, Salta
Neotropical.
Resembles Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla, Cicindela
brasiella-misella
Brasiella · CIC
Brasiella naviauxi
Wiesner, 2003
Naviauxi Tiger Beetle
Brasiella naviauxi
4–8 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
Manabi
Neotropical.
Resembles Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla, Cicindela
brasiella-naviauxi
Brasiella · CIC
Brasiella nebulosa
Wiesner, 2003
Nebulosa Tiger Beetle
Brasiella nebulosa
4–8 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela obscurella (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Neotropical.
Resembles Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla, Cicindela
brasiella-nebulosa iNat↗
Cenothyla · CIC
Cenothyla consobrina
(Bates, 1892)
Consobrina Tiger Beetle
Cenothyla consobrina
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal
Amazonia, Loreto
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cicindela
cenothyla-consobrina
Cenothyla · CIC
Cenothyla postica
(Bates, 1892)
Postica Tiger Beetle
Cenothyla postica
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal
Mato Grosso, Sao Paulo de Olivenca
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cicindela
cenothyla-postica
Cicindela · CIC
Cicindela galapagoensis
Landin, 1956
Galápagos Tiger Beetle
Cicindela galapagoensis
10–18 mm
Active May–August
coastaldiurnal★ 5.8
Galapagos, Fernandina, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Marchena, Santa Cruz,
Body 8–18 mm, elongate-cursorial; head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant; ground color metallic with white maculation bands.
Resembles Calomera, Cephalota, Cosmodela
cicindela-galapagoensis iNat↗
Cicindela · CIC
Cicindela vonhageni
Horn, 1900
Vonhageni Tiger Beetle
Cicindela vonhageni
10–18 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
coastaldiurnal★ 6.3
Galapagos, Floreana, Genovesa
Body 8–18 mm, elongate-cursorial; head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant; ground color metallic with white maculation bands.
Resembles Apterodela, Cicindelidia, Cylindera
cicindela-vonhageni iNat↗
Cicindelidia · CIC
Cicindelidia carthagena carthagena
(Dejean, 1831)
Cartagena Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia carthagena carthagena
8–18 mm
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
riverinediurnal
Campeche, Chihuahua, Guanajuato, Morelos, Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Ja
= Cicindela carthagena colossea (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Resembles Brasiella, Microthylax, Odontocheila
cicindelidia-carthagena-carthagena
Cicindelidia · CIC
Cicindelidia favergeri
(Bates, 1881)
Favergeri Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia favergeri
8–18 mm
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
riverinediurnal
Saint Lucia
= Cicindela favergeri parvipunctulata (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Nearctic + Neotropical.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
cicindelidia-favergeri
Cicindelidia · CIC
Cicindelidia mathani
Wiesner, 2007
Mathani Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia mathani
8–18 mm
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela melissa (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Nearctic + Neotropical.
Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
cicindelidia-mathani iNat↗
Cicindelidia · CIC
Cicindelidia rufoaenea
Wiesner, 2007
Rufoaenea Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia rufoaenea
8–18 mm
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
riverinediurnal
Buenos Aires, Catamarca, Jujuy, Salta, Santa Fe
= Cicindela rugatilis (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Nearctic + Neotropical.
Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
cicindelidia-rufoaenea iNat↗
Cicindelidia · CIC
Cicindelidia trifasciata latioresignata
(Fabricius, 1781)
Three-banded Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia trifasciata latioresignata
8–18 mm
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
riverinediurnal
Mainland, Galapagos, Tumbas
= Cicindela trifasciata microsoma (Fabricius, 1781) [basionym]
Resembles Brasiella, Microthylax, Odontocheila
cicindelidia-trifasciata-latioresignata
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma agnatum agnatum
(Klug, 1834)
Agnatum Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma agnatum agnatum
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Amazonas
= Cicindela agnatum fuscum (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-agnatum-agnatum
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma arnaudi
Wiesner, 2006
Arnaudi Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma arnaudi
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela bahiaense (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-arnaudi
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma batesii
(Chaudoir, 1860)
Batesii Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma batesii
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Amazonas
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-batesii
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma brunneum
(Bates, 1869)
Brunneum Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma brunneum
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal★ Endemic
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-brunneum
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma cassolai
Wiesner, 2006
Cassolai Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma cassolai
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Pichincha
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-cassolai
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma dormeri
Wiesner, 2006
Dormeri Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma dormeri
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-dormeri
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma ecuadorense
Wiesner, 2006
Ecuadorense Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma ecuadorense
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-ecuadorense
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma immaculatum
Wiesner, 2006
Immaculatum Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma immaculatum
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela intermedium (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-immaculatum
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma inca
Wiesner, 2006
Inca Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma inca
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-inca
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma johnsoni
Wiesner, 2006
Johnsoni Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma johnsoni
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela laeticolor (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-johnsoni
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma nigrum
Wiesner, 2006
Nigrum Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma nigrum
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Amazonas, Rio Songo, Chapare
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-nigrum
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma nigrum lecourti
Wiesner, 2006
Nigrum Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma nigrum lecourti
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Amazonas, Rio Songo, Chapare
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos [inherited from species]
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-nigrum-lecourti
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma nigrum nigrum
Wiesner, 2006
Nigrum Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma nigrum nigrum
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal★ Endemic
Amazonas, Rio Songo, Chapare
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-nigrum-nigrum
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma onorei
Wiesner, 2006
Onorei Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma onorei
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal★ Endemic
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-onorei
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma onorei colombiense
Wiesner, 2006
Onorei Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma onorei colombiense
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal★ Endemic
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos [inherited from species]
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-onorei-colombiense
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma onorei onorei
Wiesner, 2006
Onorei Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma onorei onorei
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela ornatum (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-onorei-onorei iNat↗
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma regium
Wiesner, 2006
Regium Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma regium
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Amazonas
= Cicindela rugosum (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-regium
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma rugicolle
(Bates, 1869)
Rugicolle Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma rugicolle
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Amazonas
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-rugicolle
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma succinctum
(Bates, 1869)
Succinctum Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma succinctum
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Pará
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-succinctum
Ctenostoma · CTE
Ctenostoma vairai
Wiesner, 2006
Vairai Tiger Beetle
Ctenostoma vairai
8–20 mm
Active January–December (year-round)
otherdiurnal
Napo
Diagnostic: comb-like (pectinate) maxillary palpi (Greek ktenos = comb, stoma = mouth) — unique to Ctenos
Resembles Pogonostoma
ctenostoma-vairai
Eucallia · CIC
Eucallia boussingaulti
(Bates, 1869)
Boussingaulti Tiger Beetle
Eucallia boussingaulti
14–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
Cajamarca
Horn, 1899 Monotypic.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
eucallia-boussingaulti
Iresia · CIC
Iresia lacordairei
(Bates, 1881)
Lacordairei Tiger Beetle
Iresia lacordairei
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
Amazonia
= Cicindela mniszechii (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about as wide as pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
iresia-lacordairei
Iresia · CIC
Iresia phaedra
(Bates, 1881)
Phaedra Tiger Beetle
Iresia phaedra
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela psyche (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about as wide as pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
iresia-phaedra
Iresia · CIC
Iresia pulchra
(Bates, 1881)
Pulchra Tiger Beetle
Iresia pulchra
9–14 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
otherdiurnal
Head about as wide as pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Apteroessa
iresia-pulchra iNat↗
Langea · CIC
Langea euprosopoides
Wiesner, 2020
Euprosopoides Tiger Beetle
Langea euprosopoides
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela fleutiauxi (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Horn, 1902 Body small (6–10 mm), elongate-compact habitus.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
langea-euprosopoides
Langea · CIC
Langea fleutiauxi
(Bates, 1892)
Fleutiauxi Tiger Beetle
Langea fleutiauxi
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela mellicollis (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Horn, 1902 Body small (6–10 mm), elongate-compact habitus.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
langea-fleutiauxi
Langea · CIC
Langea mellicollis
(Bates, 1892)
Mellicollis Tiger Beetle
Langea mellicollis
9–14 mm
Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela bishopi (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Horn, 1902 Body small (6–10 mm), elongate-compact habitus.
Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
langea-mellicollis
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila biguttata
Moravec, 2020
Biguttata Tiger Beetle
Mesochila biguttata
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
= Cicindela brasiliensis (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-biguttata iNat↗
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila brasiliensis
(Bates, 1881)
Brasiliensis Tiger Beetle
Mesochila brasiliensis
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-brasiliensis
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila conformis
Moravec, 2020
Conformis Tiger Beetle
Mesochila conformis
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-conformis
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila cyaneomarginata
Moravec, 2020
Cyaneomarginata Tiger Beetle
Mesochila cyaneomarginata
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-cyaneomarginata
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila discrepans
Moravec, 2020
Discrepans Tiger Beetle
Mesochila discrepans
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-discrepans
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila distigma
Moravec, 2020
Distigma Tiger Beetle
Mesochila distigma
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-distigma
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila distincta
Moravec, 2020
Distincta Tiger Beetle
Mesochila distincta
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-distincta iNat↗
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila procera
Moravec, 2020
Procera Tiger Beetle
Mesochila procera
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-procera
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila proceroides
Moravec, 2020
Proceroides Tiger Beetle
Mesochila proceroides
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-proceroides
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila skrabali
Moravec, 2020
Skrabali Tiger Beetle
Mesochila skrabali
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-skrabali
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila smaragdula
Moravec, 2020
Smaragdula Tiger Beetle
Mesochila smaragdula
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-smaragdula
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila smaragdula completemaculata
Moravec, 2020
Smaragdula Tiger Beetle
Mesochila smaragdula completemaculata
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant; [inherited from species]
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-smaragdula-completemaculata
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila smaragdula smaragdula
Moravec, 2020
Smaragdula Tiger Beetle
Mesochila smaragdula smaragdula
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-smaragdula-smaragdula
Mesochila · CIC
Mesochila wappesi
Moravec, 2020
Wappesi Tiger Beetle
Mesochila wappesi
9–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
mesochila-wappesi
Metriocheila · MEG
Metriocheila nigricollis
(Bates, 1892)
Nigricollis Tiger Beetle
Metriocheila nigricollis
18–25 mm
Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)
open sandynocturnal
Catamarca, Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán
Body medium-large, robust Megacephalini habitus.
Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
metriocheila-nigricollis
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila camposi
(Bates, 1869)
Camposi Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila camposi
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal★ 5.3
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-camposi iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila confusa
(Bates, 1869)
Confusa Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila confusa
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
Amazonas, Pará
= Cicindela confusa aperta (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-confusa
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila confusa aperta
(Bates, 1869)
Confusa Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila confusa aperta
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
Amazonas, Pará
= Cicindela confusa confusa (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin); [inherited from species]
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-confusa-aperta iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila confusa confusa
(Bates, 1869)
Confusa Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila confusa confusa
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
Amazonas, Pará
= Cicindela confusa trochanterica (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin); [inherited from species]
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-confusa-confusa
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila confusa trochanterica
(Bates, 1869)
Confusa Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila confusa trochanterica
8–15 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
riverinediurnal
Amazonas, Pará
= Cicindela curvidens (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-confusa-trochanterica iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila excisipenis
Moravec, 2020
Excisipenis Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila excisipenis
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela exilis (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-excisipenis iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila jordani
(Bates, 1869)
Jordani Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila jordani
8–15 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela luridipes (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-jordani iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila ochreata
Moravec, 2020
Ochreata Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila ochreata
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-ochreata iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila rostripenis
Moravec, 2020
Rostripenis Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila rostripenis
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
Morona Santiago, San Martin, Loreto
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-rostripenis iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila rubefacta
Moravec, 2020
Rubefacta Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila rubefacta
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
Huellaga, Yurimaguas, Iquitos, Pacalpa, Madre de Dios, Orinoco
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-rubefacta iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila rufiscapis
(Bates, 1869)
Rufiscapis Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila rufiscapis
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela rutilans (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-rufiscapis iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila semicincta
(Bates, 1869)
Semicincta Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila semicincta
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal★ 5.3
Napo, Pastaza, Cochabamba
= Cicindela simulator (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-semicincta iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila trilbyana
(Bates, 1869)
Trilbyana Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila trilbyana
8–15 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
riverinediurnal
Rio Purus, Rio Jurua, Madre de Dios, Amazonas, Para
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-trilbyana iNat↗
Odontocheila · CIC
Odontocheila vermiculata
Moravec, 2020
Vermiculata Tiger Beetle
Odontocheila vermiculata
8–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
riverinediurnal
= Cicindela yunga (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
odontocheila-vermiculata iNat↗
Opilidia · CIC
Opilidia macrocnema
(Bates, 1892)
Macrocnema Tiger Beetle
Opilidia macrocnema
10–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
coastaldiurnal
Baja California, California Sur, Sonora, Nayarit, Jalisco, Guerrero, O
= Cicindela macrocnema kinbergi (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith very large, strongly protuberant — adaptation to open bright substra
Resembles Brasiella, Cicindelidia, Microthylax
opilidia-macrocnema iNat↗
Opilidia · CIC
Opilidia macrocnema kinbergi
(Bates, 1892)
Macrocnema Tiger Beetle
Opilidia macrocnema kinbergi
10–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
coastaldiurnal
Baja California, California Sur, Sonora, Nayarit, Jalisco, Guerrero, O
= Cicindela macrocnema kino (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith very large, strongly protuberant — adaptation to open bright substra [inherited from species]
Resembles Brasiella, Cicindelidia, Microthylax
opilidia-macrocnema-kinbergi iNat↗
Opilidia · CIC
Opilidia macrocnema kino
(Bates, 1892)
Macrocnema Tiger Beetle
Opilidia macrocnema kino
10–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
coastaldiurnal
Baja California, California Sur, Sonora, Nayarit, Jalisco, Guerrero, O
= Cicindela macrocnema macrocnema (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith very large, strongly protuberant — adaptation to open bright substra [inherited from species]
Resembles Brasiella, Cicindelidia, Microthylax
opilidia-macrocnema-kino iNat↗
Opilidia · CIC
Opilidia macrocnema macrocnema
(Bates, 1892)
Macrocnema Tiger Beetle
Opilidia macrocnema macrocnema
10–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
coastaldiurnal
Baja California, California Sur, Sonora, Nayarit, Jalisco, Guerrero, O
= Cicindela macrocnema obliquans (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith very large, strongly protuberant — adaptation to open bright substra [inherited from species]
Resembles Brasiella, Cicindelidia, Microthylax
opilidia-macrocnema-macrocnema iNat↗
Opilidia · CIC
Opilidia macrocnema obliquans
(Bates, 1892)
Macrocnema Tiger Beetle
Opilidia macrocnema obliquans
10–14 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
coastaldiurnal
Baja California, California Sur, Sonora, Nayarit, Jalisco, Guerrero, O
= Cicindela pilosipes (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith very large, strongly protuberant — adaptation to open bright substra
Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
opilidia-macrocnema-obliquans iNat↗
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila affinis
(Bates, 1881)
Affinis Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila affinis
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ 5.8
= Cicindela aquatica (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-affinis iNat↗
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila brzoskai
Moravec, 2020
Brzoskai Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila brzoskai
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.3
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-brzoskai
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila buestani
Moravec, 2020
Buestani Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila buestani
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ 5.3
= Cicindela costaricana (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-buestani iNat↗
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila glabra
Moravec, 2020
Glabra Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila glabra
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
= Cicindela gracillima (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-glabra
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila gracillima
(Bates, 1881)
Gracillima Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila gracillima
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
= Cicindela gracillima gracillima (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-gracillima
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila gracillima gracillima
(Bates, 1881)
Gracillima Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila gracillima gracillima
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
= Cicindela gracillima weyrauchi (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins; [inherited from species]
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-gracillima-gracillima
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila gracillima weyrauchi
(Bates, 1881)
Gracillima Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila gracillima weyrauchi
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ 5.3
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-gracillima-weyrauchi
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila haenschi
(Bates, 1881)
Haenschi Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila haenschi
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ 5.3
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-haenschi
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila howdeni
Moravec, 2020
Howdeni Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila howdeni
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ 5.3
= Cicindela chabrillacii (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-howdeni
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila nigroaenea
Moravec, 2020
Nigroaenea Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila nigroaenea
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.3
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-nigroaenea
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila nigroaenea nigroaenea
Moravec, 2020
Nigroaenea Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila nigroaenea nigroaenea
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.3
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins; [inherited from species]
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-nigroaenea-nigroaenea
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila nigroaenea variipes
Moravec, 2020
Nigroaenea Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila nigroaenea variipes
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ 5.3
= Cicindela nigrosericea (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-nigroaenea-variipes
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila pearsoni
(Bates, 1881)
Pearsoni Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila pearsoni
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.3
= Cicindela pearsoni columbiensis (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-pearsoni
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila pearsoni columbiensis
(Bates, 1881)
Pearsoni Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila pearsoni columbiensis
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.3
= Cicindela pearsoni pearsoni (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins; [inherited from species]
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-pearsoni-columbiensis
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila pearsoni pearsoni
(Bates, 1881)
Pearsoni Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila pearsoni pearsoni
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-pearsoni-pearsoni
Oxycheila · OXY
Oxycheila pseudostrandi
Moravec, 2020
Pseudostrandi Tiger Beetle
Oxycheila pseudostrandi
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal★ 5.3
= Cicindela similis (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Amphibious, associated with river rocks and wet margins.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxycheila-pseudostrandi
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia albitaenia
Moravec, 2020
Albitaenia Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia albitaenia
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela boucardi (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-albitaenia iNat↗
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia buckleyi
(Bates, 1881)
Buckleyi Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia buckleyi
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal★ Endemic
= Cicindela carissima (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-buckleyi
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia carissima
(Bates, 1881)
Carissima Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia carissima
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela delia (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-carissima
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia floridula
(Bates, 1881)
Floridula Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia floridula
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela gloriola (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-floridula
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia gloriola
(Bates, 1881)
Gloriola Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia gloriola
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-gloriola iNat↗
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia kondratieffi
Moravec, 2020
Kondratieffi Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia kondratieffi
9–14 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela moreti (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Ambalia, Bennigsenium, Calyptoglossa
oxygonia-kondratieffi
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia nigrovenator
(Bates, 1881)
Nigrovenator Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia nigrovenator
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela oberthueri (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-nigrovenator iNat↗
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia oberthueri
(Bates, 1881)
Oberthueri Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia oberthueri
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal★ Endemic
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-oberthueri
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia onorei
Moravec, 2020
Onorei Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia onorei
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela prodiga (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-onorei iNat↗
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia prodiga
(Bates, 1881)
Prodiga Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia prodiga
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela prodiga prodiga (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-prodiga iNat↗
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia prodiga prodiga
(Bates, 1881)
Prodiga Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia prodiga prodiga
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela prodiga schaumi (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant; [inherited from species]
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-prodiga-prodiga
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia prodiga schaumi
(Bates, 1881)
Prodiga Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia prodiga schaumi
9–14 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela schoenherrii (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
oxygonia-prodiga-schaumi
Oxygonia · CIC
Oxygonia uniformis
(Bates, 1881)
Uniformis Tiger Beetle
Oxygonia uniformis
9–14 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela vuillefroyi (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Ambalia, Bennigsenium, Calyptoglossa
oxygonia-uniformis iNat↗
Oxygoniola · CIC
Oxygoniola chamaeleon
Wiesner, 2008
Chamaeleon Tiger Beetle
Oxygoniola chamaeleon
8–12 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestcrepuscular★ Endemic
= Cicindela affinis (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Horn, 1903 Monotypic.
Resembles Cheiloxya, Pseudoxycheila
oxygoniola-chamaeleon
Pentacomia · CIC
Pentacomia chrysamma
(Bates, 1869)
Chrysamma Tiger Beetle
Pentacomia chrysamma
8–13 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
Yungas de La Paz
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
pentacomia-chrysamma
Pentacomia · CIC
Pentacomia vallicola
(Bates, 1869)
Vallicola Tiger Beetle
Pentacomia vallicola
8–13 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
otherdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Cylindera, Hipparidium, Chaetotaxis
pentacomia-vallicola
Phaeoxantha · MEG
Phaeoxantha aequinoctialis
(Bates, 1869)
Aequinoctialis Tiger Beetle
Phaeoxantha aequinoctialis
13–27 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
open sandynocturnal
Goias, Chapare, Corrientes, Salta, Rio Negro
= Cicindela aequinoctialis bifasciata (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Head broad, wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant (leswith so than diurn
Resembles Megacephala, Pseudotetracha, Tetracha
phaeoxantha-aequinoctialis iNat↗
Phaeoxantha · MEG
Phaeoxantha klugii
(Bates, 1869)
Klugii Tiger Beetle
Phaeoxantha klugii
13–27 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
open sandynocturnal
Amazonas, Cusco, Sivia, Rio Napo, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondonia
= Cicindela laminata (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Head broad, wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant (leswith so than diurn
Resembles Megacephala, Pseudotetracha, Tetracha
phaeoxantha-klugii iNat↗
Pronyssa · CIC
Pronyssa andrsi
Wiesner, 2008
Andrsi Tiger Beetle
Pronyssa andrsi
9–16 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela assamensis (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head elongate, longer than wide; eyes large, somewhat laterally directed.
Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
pronyssa-andrsi
Pronyssa · CIC
Pronyssa assamensis
(Bates, 1892)
Assamensis Tiger Beetle
Pronyssa assamensis
9–16 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
Head elongate, longer than wide; eyes large, somewhat laterally directed.
Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
pronyssa-assamensis
Pronyssa · CIC
Pronyssa ingridae
Wiesner, 2004
Ingridae Tiger Beetle
Pronyssa ingridae
9–16 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela kraatzi (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head elongate, longer than wide; eyes large, somewhat laterally directed.
Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
pronyssa-ingridae
Pronyssa · CIC
Pronyssa kraatzi
(Bates, 1892)
Kraatzi Tiger Beetle
Pronyssa kraatzi
9–16 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
Head elongate, longer than wide; eyes large, somewhat laterally directed.
Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
pronyssa-kraatzi
Pronyssa · CIC
Pronyssa manaslucola
Wiesner, 2004
Manaslucola Tiger Beetle
Pronyssa manaslucola
9–16 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela montanea (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head elongate, longer than wide; eyes large, somewhat laterally directed.
Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
pronyssa-manaslucola iNat↗
Pronyssa · CIC
Pronyssa montanea
(Bates, 1892)
Montanea Tiger Beetle
Pronyssa montanea
9–16 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela nodicollis (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head elongate, longer than wide; eyes large, somewhat laterally directed.
Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
pronyssa-montanea iNat↗
Pronyssa · CIC
Pronyssa nodicollis
(Bates, 1892)
Nodicollis Tiger Beetle
Pronyssa nodicollis
9–16 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
otherdiurnal
= Cicindela excoffieri (Bates, 1892) [basionym]
Head elongate, longer than wide; eyes large, somewhat laterally directed.
Resembles Apterodela, Calochroa, Calomera
pronyssa-nodicollis iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila angustata
(Bates, 1881)
Angustata Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila angustata
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
= Cicindela atahualpa (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-angustata iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila atahualpa
(Bates, 1881)
Atahualpa Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila atahualpa
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.6
= Cicindela aymara (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-atahualpa iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila bipustulata
(Bates, 1881)
Bipustulata Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila bipustulata
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
= Cicindela caribe (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-bipustulata iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila ceratoma
(Bates, 1881)
Ceratoma Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila ceratoma
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-ceratoma iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila chaudoiri
(Bates, 1881)
Chaudoiri Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila chaudoiri
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
= Cicindela immaculata (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-chaudoiri iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila columbiana
Moravec, 2020
Columbiana Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila columbiana
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
= Cicindela confusa (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-columbiana iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila confusa
(Bates, 1881)
Confusa Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila confusa
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
= Cicindela chaudoiri (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-confusa iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila inca
(Bates, 1881)
Inca Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila inca
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
= Cicindela lateguttata (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-inca iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila lateguttata
(Bates, 1881)
Lateguttata Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila lateguttata
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
= Cicindela lateguttata lateguttata (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-lateguttata iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila lateguttata lateguttata
(Bates, 1881)
Lateguttata Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila lateguttata lateguttata
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal
= Cicindela lateguttata peruviana (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate, [inherited from species]
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-lateguttata-lateguttata
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila lateguttata peruviana
(Bates, 1881)
Lateguttata Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila lateguttata peruviana
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.6
= Cicindela macrocephala (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-lateguttata-peruviana iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila nitidicollis
(Bates, 1881)
Nitidicollis Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila nitidicollis
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.6
= Cicindela onorei (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-nitidicollis iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila onorei
(Bates, 1881)
Onorei Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila onorei
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.6
= Cicindela oxychiloides (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-onorei iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila oxychiloides
(Bates, 1881)
Oxychiloides Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila oxychiloides
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.6
= Cicindela pearsoni (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-oxychiloides iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila pearsoni
(Bates, 1881)
Pearsoni Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila pearsoni
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ Endemic★ 5.6
= Cicindela pseudotarsalis (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-pearsoni iNat↗
Pseudoxycheila · OXY
Pseudoxycheila pseudotarsalis
(Bates, 1881)
Pseudotarsalis Tiger Beetle
Pseudoxycheila pseudotarsalis
12–22 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandydiurnal★ 5.1
= Cicindela quechua (Bates, 1881) [basionym]
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Resembles Cheiloxya, Oxycheila
pseudoxycheila-pseudotarsalis iNat↗
Ronhuberia · CIC
Ronhuberia eurytarsipennis
Werner, 2001
Eurytarsipennis Tiger Beetle
Ronhuberia eurytarsipennis
10–15 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
forestdiurnal
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
ronhuberia-eurytarsipennis
Ronhuberia · CIC
Ronhuberia fernandezi
Werner, 2001
Fernandezi Tiger Beetle
Ronhuberia fernandezi
10–15 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
forestdiurnal
= Cicindela alluaudi (Fleutiaux, 1905) [basionym]
Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Resembles Calomera, Cephalota, Cicindela
ronhuberia-fernandezi iNat↗
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha camposi
(Bates, 1869)
Camposi Tiger Beetle
Tetracha camposi
11–30 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandynocturnal
Guayas, Piura, Amazon
Nocturnal–crepuscular.
Resembles Aniara, Metriocheila, Phaeoxantha
tetracha-camposi
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha chilensis
(Eschscholtz, 1829)
Chilean Giant Tiger Beetle
Tetracha chilensis
11–30 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandynocturnal
= Cicindela immaculipennis (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Nocturnal–crepuscular.
Resembles Aniara, Metriocheila, Phaeoxantha
tetracha-chilensis
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha flammula
(Bates, 1869)
Flammula Tiger Beetle
Tetracha flammula
11–30 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandynocturnal
Huanuco
= Cicindela fulgida (Dejean, 1826) [basionym]
Nocturnal–crepuscular.
Resembles Aniara, Metriocheila, Phaeoxantha
tetracha-flammula iNat↗
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha fulgida
(Dejean, 1826)
Lustrous Giant Tiger Beetle
Tetracha fulgida
11–30 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
open sandynocturnal
Goias, Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Mato Grosso, Buenos Ai
Nocturnal–crepuscular.
Resembles Megacephala, Phaeoxantha, Pseudotetracha
tetracha-fulgida
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha onorei
Moravec, 2020
Onorei Tiger Beetle
Tetracha onorei
11–30 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandynocturnal
Morona Santiago, Pastaza
= Cicindela pierrei (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Nocturnal–crepuscular.
Resembles Aniara, Metriocheila, Phaeoxantha
tetracha-onorei
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha pilosipennis
Moravec, 2020
Pilosipennis Tiger Beetle
Tetracha pilosipennis
11–30 mm
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
open sandynocturnal
Amazonas, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Santa Cruz, Beni, Boqueron, Caazapa,
= Cicindela polita (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Nocturnal–crepuscular.
Resembles Megacephala, Phaeoxantha, Pseudotetracha
tetracha-pilosipennis
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha spinosa
(Bates, 1869)
Spinosa Tiger Beetle
Tetracha spinosa
11–30 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandynocturnal
Amazonas, Beni
= Cicindela thomsoniana (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Nocturnal–crepuscular.
Resembles Aniara, Metriocheila, Phaeoxantha
tetracha-spinosa
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha spixii inquinata
(Chaudoir, 1850)
Spixii Tiger Beetle
Tetracha spixii inquinata
11–30 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandynocturnal
Morona Santiago
= Cicindela spixii opulenta (Chaudoir, 1850) [basionym]
Nocturnal–crepuscular; [inherited from species]
Resembles Aniara, Metriocheila, Phaeoxantha
tetracha-spixii-inquinata
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha spixii opulenta
(Chaudoir, 1850)
Spixii Tiger Beetle
Tetracha spixii opulenta
11–30 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandynocturnal
Junin, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Huamuco, Santa Cruz, La Paz, Beni, Huila
= Cicindela spixii spixii (Chaudoir, 1850) [basionym]
Nocturnal–crepuscular; [inherited from species]
Resembles Aniara, Metriocheila, Phaeoxantha
tetracha-spixii-opulenta iNat↗
Tetracha · MEG
Tetracha suturalis
(Bates, 1869)
Suturalis Tiger Beetle
Tetracha suturalis
11–30 mm
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
open sandynocturnal
Puerto Pizarro
= Cicindela venezolana (Bates, 1869) [basionym]
Nocturnal–crepuscular.
Resembles Aniara, Metriocheila, Phaeoxantha
tetracha-suturalis