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Poecilochila metasetosa
Werner, 2020 · Species
Metasetosa Tiger Beetle
Description
Metasetosa 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
- Australia (Queensland)
- Countries
- Australia
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 2020
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
Greek poikilos (variegated, many-colored) + cheilos (lip), referring to the variably colored labrum; Sumlin (1979).
FAQ
What is the Pearsoni 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 Pearsoni Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from Australia
External resources
Data quality score: 61 · tier B_partial