Microthylax olivaceus
Olivaceus Tiger Beetle
Neotropical / Nearctic IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1881)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
11 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
2
Data level
complete
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Microthylax, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Microthylax* Rivalier, 1954 Body very small (5–7 mm), among the smallest known cicindelids; elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyewith very large relative to body, stro
Similar taxa: Resembles *Brasiella*, *Brzoskaicheila*, *Cenothyla*
Etymology
From Greek *mikrós* (small) + *thúlax* (pouch, sac) — referring to small specific structures.
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: X-XII
Distribution
USA (Florida), Cuba
Countries: Cuba · United States
Provinces / states: Florida
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia