Mesacanthina ronhuberi
Ronhuberi Tiger Beetle
Neotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Werner, 2013
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Body length
10 mm
Habitat
forest-floor
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
2
Data level
complete
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Mesacanthina, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Mesacanthina* Sumlin, 1983 Monotypic. Body small, elongate-compact Odontocheilina habitus.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Brasiella*, *Brzoskaicheila*, *Cenothyla*
Etymology
From Greek *mésos* (middle) + *ákantha* (thorn) + -ina (feminine) — referring to middle-thorned characters.
Seasonal activity
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: X-XII
Distribution
Bolivia, Brazil (Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais)
Countries: Bolivia · Brazil
Provinces / states: Mato Grosso · Minas Gerais
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia