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Caledonomorpha poggii

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Poggii Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Prothymina
Bioregion
Australasian
Countries
1
Body length
13.5 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

New Caledonia

Open Sandy habitatBiome: Open arid

Flight period

I

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

IV-IX (seasonally predictable)

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

Frequently asked

What is the Sedlaceki Tiger Beetle? ▾
Caledonomorpha W.Horn, 1897 is a small, poorly known genus of tiger beetles endemic to New Caledonia, one of the most geographically isolated cicindelid radiations in the Australasian region. These medium-sized, metallic beetles favour compacted laterite soils and clay pans, venturing out under co
Where does the Sedlaceki Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from New