Tetracha floridana
Florida Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: chevrolati Leng, 1915
Nearctic IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Leng & Mutchler, 1916
Tribe
Megacephalini
Subtribe
Megacephalina
Body length
20.5 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
nocturnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete
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)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-IX
Distribution
USA (Florida)
Countries: United States
Provinces / states: Florida
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia