Tetracha germaini

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: VII-VIII

Distribution

Argentina (Buenos Aires, Chubut, Cordoba, La Rioja, San Juan, Santiago del Estero, Rio Negro), Bolivia (Santa Cruz), Paraguay (Presidente Hayes)

Countries: Argentina · Bolivia · Paraguay

Provinces / states: Buenos Aires · Chubut · Cordoba · La Rioja · San Juan · Santiago del Estero · Rio Negro · Santa Cruz · Presidente Hayes

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia