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Pseudoxycheila lateguttata peruviana

(Bates, 1881) · Subspecies

Lateguttata Tiger Beetle

Macrocephala Tiger Beetle (Pseudoxycheila macrocephala), open ground habitat, Neotropical region

Description

Lateguttata Tiger Beetle, 17mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — *Pseudoxycheila* Guérin-Méneville, 1839 Body medium to medium-large (10–17 mm), robust habitus, somewhat more compact than typical Cicindelini. Head wider than pronotum; eyewith moderate,

Facts

Tribe
Oxycheilini
Subtribe
?
Body length
17 mm
Size class
large
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Neotropical
Distribution
Colombia
Countries
Colombia
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1881

Phenology

Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)

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Etymology

From Greek *pseudḗs* (false) + Oxycheila — "false Oxycheila", separated from related Oxycheila.

FAQ

What is the Macrocephala Tiger Beetle?

*Pseudoxycheila* Guérin-Méneville, 1839 is a robust Neotropical tiger beetle genus of approximately 24 species distributed across Andean foothills and montane forests of South America. These medium to large beetles, measuring 12–22 mm, display striking metallic coloration with contrasting spots agai

Where does the Macrocephala Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only