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Pseudotetracha intermedia

Cassola, 2007 · Species

Intermedia Tiger Beetle

Karratha Tiger Beetle (Pseudotetracha karratha), open ground habitat, Australasian region

Description

Intermedia Tiger Beetle, 17mm, open ground specialist, nocturnal, Australasian — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Horn, 1900 Body medium to large (10–18 mm), robust habituwith typical of Megacephalini.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — *Pseudotetracha* W. Horn, 1900 Body medium to large (10–18 mm), robust habituwith typical of Megacephalini.

Facts

Tribe
Megacephalini
Subtribe
Megacephalina
Body length
17 mm
Size class
large
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
nocturnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Australasian
Distribution
Australia (Western Australia)
Countries
Australia
Conservation
NE
Described by
Cassola, 2007

Phenology

Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)

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Etymology

From Greek *pseudḗs* (false) + Tetracha — denoting morphological resemblance to Tetracha but a distinct taxonomic unit (Australian).

FAQ

What is the Karratha Tiger Beetle?

*Pseudotetracha* Fleutiaux, 1894 is a large Australian genus of tiger beetles comprising about 29 species, all confined to Australia and its northern periphery. These robust, metallic hunters — gleaming in greens, bronzes, and coppers — are creatures of the night, prowling the blindingly white surfa

Where does the Karratha Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from Austra

External resources

Data quality score: 72 · tier B_partial