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Archidela scitula
(Bates, 1892) · Species
Scitula Tiger Beetle
Description
Scitula Tiger Beetle, 17mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Australasian — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Archidela* Rivalier, 1963 Body small to medium (8–12 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 17 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Australasian
- Distribution
- Mexico (Oaxaca)
- Countries
- Mexico
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1874
Phenology
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
Etymology
From Greek *archi-* (chief, original) + Cicindel- stem — "original tiger beetle".
FAQ
What is the Leptalis Tiger Beetle?
*Beckerium* is a monotypic Neotropical genus known from southern Mexico, specifically the state of Oaxaca. Its single species inhabits forest environments, where adults are active by day on bare clay-loam or sandy clay substrates. Named in honour of entomologist H. Becker, this small metallic beetle
Where does the Leptalis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. with record
External resources
Data quality score: 72 · tier B_partial