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partial NE species Endemic · BR small Metallic

Brasiella lassallei

Wiesner, 2003

Common name: Lassallei Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Neotropical
Countries
1
Body length
6 mm
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Brazil (Bahia)

Riverine habitatBiome: Riverine
Provinces: Bahia

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

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] mandli (Rivalier, 1950) (Rivalier, 1950)

Originally described as mandli (Rivalier, 1950); transferred to Brasiella

Synonym: Cicindela mandli (Rivalier, 1950) [basionym]

Data quality: 58/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Mandli 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 Mandli Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Brazil (Sao Paulo, Pa