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Poecilochila ventralis ventralis

Werner, 2020 · Subspecies

Ventralis Tiger Beetle

Levigatum Tiger Beetle (Pogonostoma levigatum), arboreal habitat, Afrotropical region

Description

Ventralis Tiger Beetle, 11mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Facts

Tribe: Cicindelini
Subtribe: Odontocheilina
Body length: 11 mm
Size class: large
Habitat: arboreal
Activity: diurnal
Wings: macropterous
Bioregion: Neotropical
Distribution: Madagascar (North)
Countries: Madagascar
Conservation: NE
Described by: Chaudoir, 1850

Phenology

Active January–December (year-round)

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Etymology

Greek poikilos (variegated, many-colored) + cheilos (lip), referring to the variably colored labrum; Sumlin (1979).

FAQ

What is the Levigatum Tiger Beetle?

*Pogonostoma* (Leptopogonum) is a small subgroup of Madagascar's remarkable tiger beetle radiation, with species living on the bark and wood of living branches and stems. Reaching up to 16 mm, these metallic, cylindrical beetles are nocturnal hunters; their larvae develop within bark burrows.

Where does the Levigatum Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Madagascar (No

External resources

GBIF · Wikipedia

Data quality score: 80 · tier A_verified