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Bostrichophorus bianconii lieugmei

Werner, 2000

Common name: Bianconii Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Dromicina
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Countries
2
Body length
16 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Mozambique, Republic of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Open Sandy habitatBiome: Open arid
Provinces: KwaZulu-Natal

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla, Cicindela
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

X-IV (rainfall-triggered, Afrotropical wet season)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] anulipes (Bates, 1881) (Bates, 1881)

Originally described as anulipes (Bates, 1881); transferred to Brasiella

Synonym: Cicindela anulipes (Bates, 1881) [basionym]

Data quality: 76/100  ·  Source: GBIF; Wiesner2020; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Anulipes Tiger Beetle? ▾
Brasiella Rivalier, 1954 is a Neotropical genus of tiger beetles ranging across South America, inhabiting open, wet habitats on bare or sandy substrates. These small to medium beetles — as compact as 6 mm — are nocturnal hunters whose larvae develop in vertical burrows sunk into sand.
Where does the Anulipes Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Brazil (Rio de Ja