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Brasiella argentata cyanosparsa
(Dejean, 1831) · Subspecies
Argentata Tiger Beetle
Description
Argentata Tiger Beetle, 6mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Neotropical; [inherited from species]
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Brasiella Rivalier, 1954 Body small–medium (8–14 mm), elongate Cicindelini. Neotropical. [inherited from species]
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 6 mm
- Size class
- small
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Neotropical
- Distribution
- Ecuador
- Countries
- Ecuador
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Dejean, 1831
Phenology
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
Etymology
Named after Brazil (geographic origin of multiple species); diminutive feminine ending.
FAQ
What is the Argentata Tiger Beetle?
*Brasiella* Rivalier, 1954 is a Neotropical genus of tiger beetles ranging across South America, inhabiting open, wet habitats on bare or sandy substrates. These small to medium beetles — as compact as 6 mm — are nocturnal hunters whose larvae develop in vertical burrows sunk into sand.
Where does the Argentata Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Ecuador.
External resources
Data quality score: 80 · tier B_partial