Iresia surinamensis
Surinamensis Tiger Beetle
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
3
Data level
complete
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 June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: X-XII
Distribution
Surinam, Guyana, French Guiana, Venezuela
Countries: French Guiana · Guyana · Venezuela
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia