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Pentacomia ventralis

(Bates, 1869)

Common name: Coastal-dune Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Bioregion
Neotropical
Countries
2
Body length
10.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Argentina (Misiones), Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Parana)

Provinces: Misiones, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Parana

Flight period

I

Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)

Similar to: Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] cupriventris (Bates, 1869) (Bates, 1869)

Originally described as cupriventris (Bates, 1869); transferred to Pentacomia · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela cupriventris (Bates, 1869) [basionym]

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

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