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Brasiella argentata macella

Argentata Tiger Beetle
(Dejean, 1831)
Neotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Subspecies
Authorship
(Dejean, 1831)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
6 mm
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
4
Data level
complete

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

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

DIAGNOSIS — Brasiella Rivalier, 1954 Body small–medium (8–14 mm), elongate Cicindelini. Neotropical. [inherited from species]

Similar taxa: Resembles *Brzoskaicheila*, *Cenothyla*, *Cicindela*

Etymology

Named after Brazil (geographic origin of multiple species); diminutive feminine ending.

Seasonal activity

Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)

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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: X-XII

Distribution

Guyana, French Guiana, Surinam, Brazil (Amapa)

Countries: Guyana · French Guiana · Suriname · Brazil

Provinces / states: Amapa

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia