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Pometon bolivianum
(Bates, 1869) · Species
Bolivianum Tiger Beetle
Description
Bolivianum Tiger Beetle, 11mm, rocky steppe specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Pometon* Gistel, 1857 Body small (7–10 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Prothymina
- Body length
- 11 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- rocky-steppe
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Neotropical
- Distribution
- Brazil (Goias, Santa Catarina)
- Countries
- Brazil
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1869
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
From Greek *pómētos*/*pómatos* — etymology unclear; possibly coined.
FAQ
What is the Singulare Tiger Beetle?
*Pometon* Fleutiaux, 1899 is one of the rarest tiger beetle genera in the world, comprising just two species confined to South America. These small, metallic beetles inhabit compacted laterite and dry clay substrates, where their flattened bodies suit life on hard, open ground. Counted among the lea
Where does the Singulare Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in rocky steppe habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Braz
External resources
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only