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Poecilochila ventralis mediofasciata
Werner, 2020 · Subspecies
Ventralis Tiger Beetle
Description
Ventralis Tiger Beetle, 11mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly wider; eyewith large, protuberant; [inherited from species]
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Poecilochila* Sumlin, 1979 Body small to medium (6–11 mm), elongate-compact habitus. Head about awith wide awith pronotum or slightly wider; eyewith large, protuberant. [inherited from species]
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Odontocheilina
- Body length
- 11 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Neotropical
- Distribution
- Colombia, Trinidad, French Guiana, Venezuela, Peru…
- Countries
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Peru, Venezuela
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 2020
Phenology
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
Etymology
Greek poikilos (variegated, many-colored) + cheilos (lip), referring to the variably colored labrum; Sumlin (1979).
FAQ
What is the Ventralis Tiger Beetle?
In the leaf-littered understorey of Neotropical forests, *Poecilochila* beetles move after dark, hunting from low vegetation and forest floor alike. This small genus of around four species spans the Neotropical region, their metallic bodies gleaming against bark and foliage in torchlight. Semi-arbor
Where does the Ventralis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Colombia
External resources
Data quality score: 80 · tier A_verified