Tetracha spixii opulenta

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. [inherited from species]

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 (Junin, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Huamuco), Bolivia (Santa Cruz, La Paz, Beni), Ecuador, Colombia (Huila)

Countries: Bolivia · Colombia · Ecuador · Peru

Provinces / states: Junin · Loreto · Madre de Dios · Huamuco · Santa Cruz · La Paz · Beni · Huila

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia