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partial NE species Endemic · AU medium

Poecilochila brzoskai

Werner, 2020

Common name: Brzoskai Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Bioregion
Australasian
Countries
1
Body length
11 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Australia (Queensland)

Provinces: Queensland

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
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X
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] cupricollis (Bates, 1892) (Bates, 1892)

Originally described as cupricollis (Bates, 1892); transferred to Poecilochila

Synonym: Cicindela cupricollis (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

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

Frequently asked

What is the Cupricollis Tiger Beetle?
In the leaf-littered understorey of Neotropical forests, Poecilochila beetles move after dark, hunting from low vegetation and forest floor alike. This small genus of around four species spans the Neotropical region, their metallic bodies gleaming against bark and foliage in torchlight. Semi-arbor
Where does the Cupricollis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from Aus