Tetracha lafertei

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 *Megacephala*, *Phaeoxantha*, *Pseudotetracha*

Etymology

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

Seasonal activity

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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

Distribution

Brazil (São Paulo, Parana, Santa Catarina), Paraguay (Amambay, Misiones, Cororo)

Countries: Brazil · Paraguay

Provinces / states: São Paulo · Parana · Santa Catarina · Amambay · Misiones · Cororo

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia