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Iresia egregia egregia

(Bates, 1881)

Common name: Egregia Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Iresina
Bioregion
Neotropical
Countries
1
Body length
11.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Brazil (Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Parana, Santa Catarina)

Provinces: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Parana, Santa Catarina

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] egregia peruviana (Bates, 1881) (Bates, 1881)

Originally described as egregia peruviana (Bates, 1881); transferred to Iresia

Synonym: Cicindela egregia peruviana (Bates, 1881) [basionym]

Data quality: 61/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Egregia Tiger Beetle? ▾
Hidden in the perpetual twilight of Amazonian rainforests, Iresia is a small genus of nocturnal tiger beetles that have abandoned the ground entirely, spending their lives on the bark and branches of tropical trees. These slender, metallic beetles — roughly 9–14 mm long — hunt by night on the text
Where does the Egregia Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Peru.
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