Pentacomia degandei
Degandei Tiger Beetle
Neotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1869)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Body length
10.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
2
Data level
complete
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Pentacomia, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Pentacomia* Bates, 1872 Body small (6–10 mm), elongate-compact habitus. Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly narrower; eyewith large, protuberant.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Brasiella*, *Brzoskaicheila*, *Cenothyla*
Etymology
From Greek *pénte* (five) + *kómē* (hair, tuft) — "five-tufted", referring to specific setae arrangement.
Seasonal activity
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: X-XII
Distribution
Brazil (Minas Gerais, Goias, Paraguay)
Countries: Brazil · Paraguay
Provinces / states: Minas Gerais · Goias · Paraguay
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia