Amblycheila nyx

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

This diagnosis describes the genus Amblycheila, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.

DIAGNOSIS — *Amblycheila* Say, 1830 Body large (22–35 mm), the largest Nearctic cicindelids; habituwith robust, elongate-cylindrical. Dorsum entirely matte black to dark brown, lacking metallic irides

Similar taxa: Resembles *Manticora*

Etymology

From Greek *amblýs* (blunt, obtuse) + χεῖλος (lip) — "blunt-lipped", referring to labral form.

Seasonal activity

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: V-VII

Distribution

Mexico (Coahuila)

Countries: Mexico

Provinces / states: Coahuila

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia