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Pseudoxycheila andina
(Bates, 1881) · Species
Andina Tiger Beetle
Description
Andina Tiger Beetle, 17mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Pseudoxycheila* Guérin-Méneville, 1839 Body medium to medium-large (10–17 mm), robust habitus, somewhat more compact than typical Cicindelini. Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,
Facts
- Tribe
- Oxycheilini
- Subtribe
- ?
- Body length
- 17 mm
- Size class
- large
- Habitat
- open-ground
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Neotropical
- Distribution
- Ecuador, ?Peru, ?Colombia
- Countries
- Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1881
Phenology
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
Etymology
From Greek *pseudḗs* (false) + Oxycheila — "false Oxycheila", separated from related Oxycheila.
FAQ
What is the Angustata Tiger Beetle?
*Pseudoxycheila* Guérin-Méneville, 1839 is a robust Neotropical tiger beetle genus of approximately 24 species distributed across Andean foothills and montane forests of South America. These medium to large beetles, measuring 12–22 mm, display striking metallic coloration with contrasting spots agai
Where does the Angustata Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Ecuad
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 73 · tier B_partial