Tetracha brasiliensis

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

This diagnosis describes the genus Tetracha, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.

DIAGNOSIS — Tetracha Hope, 1838 Body 10–20 mm, robust Megacephalini habitus. Nocturnal–crepuscular.

Similar taxa: Resembles *Aniara*, *Metriocheila*, *Phaeoxantha*

Etymology

From Greek *tetra* (four) + *chálkē* (a hue/copper) — referring to four-coloured/four-spotted dorsum; alternatively "four-fingered" (mandibular structure).

Seasonal activity

Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)

Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: X-XII

Distribution

Peru (Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Mato Grosso), Paraguay, Bolivia

Countries: Bolivia · Peru · Paraguay

Provinces / states: Espirito Santo · Minas Gerais · São Paulo · Bahia · Rio de Janeiro · Rio Grande do Sul · Santa Catarina · Mato Grosso

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia