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Cenothyla cognata

Cognata Tiger Beetle
(Bates, 1892)
Australasian IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1892)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Body length
11 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

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

DIAGNOSIS — *Cenothyla* Rivalier, 1969 Body small (5–8 mm), elongate-slender habitus. Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.

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

Etymology

From Greek *kainós* (new) + *thýlē* (sack, pouch) — "new pouch", referring to specific genitalia structure.

Seasonal activity

Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)

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

Distribution

Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia)

Countries: Australia

Provinces / states: Northern Territory · Queensland · Western Australia

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia