Diastrophella pauliani
Pauliani Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: richardi Rivalier, 1957
Neotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Rivalier, 1957)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Iresina
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
4
Data level
partial
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Diastrophella, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Diastrophella* Sumlin, 1981 Monotypic. Body small, elongate-compact Iresina habitus.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*
Etymology
From Greek *diastrophē* (twisting, distortion) + -ella diminutive — referring to twisted/distorted characters.
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: X-XII
Distribution
Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay
Countries: Brazil · Argentina · Uruguay · Paraguay
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia