Tetracha (Tetracha) suturalis W. Horn 1900
General description:
Locality: Native, New World. Ecuador; Peru.
Common Name: Ivory Metallic Tiger Beetle
Synonyms: Tetracha suturalis W. Horn, 1900; Megacephala (Tetracha) suturalis (W. Horn): Wiesner, 1992; Tetracha (Tetracha) suturalis W. Horn: Naviaux, 2007
Biology:
Macrohabitat: Lowlands, sea level- 20 meters altitude, on coastal tidal flats, in estuaries, and at margins of saline ponds. Microhabitat: Adults are ground-dwelling on saline substrates. Dispersal abilities: Macropterous, primarily cursorial and fast running; adults rarely fly. Seasonal occurrence: Adults are active in January- May. Behavior: Adults are nocturnal, taking cover during the day under beach detritus, and in substrate cracks. (Pearson et al., 2000a; Naviaux, 2007; Data from NMNH collection)