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Odontocheila camuramandibula

Moravec, 2020 · Species

Camuramandibula Tiger Beetle

Castelnaui Tiger Beetle (Odontocheila castelnaui), riverine sandy habitat, Neotropical region

Description

Camuramandibula Tiger Beetle, 11.5mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — Odontocheila Laporte, 1834 Body 10–16 mm, robust Neotropical Cicindelini. Toothed elytral margins (odontos + cheile = toothed margin).

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Body length
11.5 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Neotropical
Distribution
Peru (Loreto)
Countries
Peru
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1869

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *odoús/odóntos* (tooth) + χεῖλος (lip) — "toothed-lipped", referring to dentate labrum.

FAQ

What is the Castelnaui Tiger Beetle?

*Odontocheila* Laporte de Castelnau, 1834 is the largest genus of subtribe Odontocheilina, with around 105 species distributed across Neotropical forests. These robust, 10–16 mm beetles are nocturnal hunters of forest floors and edges, recognisable by their distinctively toothed labrum — the origin

Where does the Castelnaui Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from

External resources

Data quality score: 72 · tier B_partial