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Poecilochila pseudochrysis

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Pseudochrysis Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
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 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: Poecilochila rugipennis (Werner, 2020)

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

Frequently asked

What is the Rugipennis 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 Rugipennis Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Brazil