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Pentacomia vallicola

(Bates, 1869)

Common name: Vallicola Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Bioregion
Neotropical
Countries
3
Body length
10.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Cylindera, Hipparidium, Chaetotaxis
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Data quality: 61/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

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Peridexia Chaudoir, 1860 is a small, poorly known genus of tiger beetles restricted to the Oriental region, where adults inhabit tree trunks and bark surfaces in forest environments. These medium-sized beetles, reaching around 12 mm in length, are nocturnal in habit, sheltering by day beneath bark
Where does the Ambanurensis Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Malagasy region. with records from Madag