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Brasiella mandli
(Rivalier, 1950) · Species
Mandli Tiger Beetle
Description
Mandli Tiger Beetle, 6mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Neotropical.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Brasiella Rivalier, 1954 Body small–medium (8–14 mm), elongate Cicindelini. Neotropical.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 6 mm
- Size class
- small
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Neotropical
- Distribution
- Mexico (Yucatan)
- Countries
- Mexico
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1881
Phenology
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
Etymology
Named after Brazil (geographic origin of multiple species); diminutive feminine ending.
FAQ
What is the Maya Tiger Beetle?
*Brasiella* Rivalier, 1954 is a Neotropical genus of tiger beetles ranging across South America, inhabiting open, wet habitats on bare or sandy substrates. These small to medium beetles — as compact as 6 mm — are nocturnal hunters whose larvae develop in vertical burrows sunk into sand.
Where does the Maya Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. with records from Mexico (Yucata
External resources
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only