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Pentacomia cupriventris

(Bates, 1869) · Species

Cupriventris Tiger Beetle

Davidpearsoni Tiger Beetle (Pentacomia davidpearsoni), arboreal habitat, Neotropical region

Description

Cupriventris Tiger Beetle, 10.5mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — *Pentacomia* Bates, 1872 Body small (6–10 mm), elongate-compact habitus. Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Body length
10.5 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Neotropical
Distribution
Bolivia (Santa Cruz)
Countries
Bolivia
Conservation
NE
Described by
Moravec, 2020

Phenology

Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)

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Etymology

From Greek *pénte* (five) + *kómē* (hair, tuft) — "five-tufted", referring to specific setae arrangement.

FAQ

What is the Davidpearsoni Tiger Beetle?

Hidden in the forest canopy of Central and South America, *Pentacomia* beetles spend their lives on bark and branches, hunting by night. This small Neotropical genus, described by Bates in 1872, comprises 12 species ranging across the Amazon basin and into southern Brazil and Bolivia. Unlike most ti

Where does the Davidpearsoni Tiger Beetle live?

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

External resources

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