Iresia bimaculata
Bimaculata Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: thoracica Motschulsky, 1857, fleutiauxi W. Horn, 1897
Neotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1881)
Subgenus
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Iresina
Body length
11.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
4
Data level
partial
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Iresia, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Iresia* Dejean, 1831 Body small to medium (7–13 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head about as wide as pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Brasiella*, *Brzoskaicheila*, *Cenothyla*
Etymology
From Greek mythology — Iris/Iresia, messenger goddess of the rainbow — referring to the brilliantly iridescent dorsum.
Seasonal activity
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Brazil (Amazonia: Para, Amazonas), Colombia, Venezuela, Peru
Countries: Brazil · Colombia · Venezuela · Peru
Provinces / states: Amazonia · Amazonas
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia