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Poecilochila gilleti
Werner, 2020 · Species
Gilleti Tiger Beetle
Description
Gilleti Tiger Beetle, 11mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Australasian — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly wider; eyewith large, protuberant.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Poecilochila* Sumlin, 1979 Body small to medium (6–11 mm), elongate-compact habitus. Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly wider; eyewith large, protuberant.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Odontocheilina
- Body length
- 11 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Australasian
- Distribution
- Guatemala
- Countries
- Guatemala
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 2020
Phenology
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
Etymology
Greek poikilos (variegated, many-colored) + cheilos (lip), referring to the variably colored labrum; Sumlin (1979).
FAQ
What is the Championi 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 Championi Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Guatemal
External resources
Data quality score: 61 · tier B_partial