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Cylindera disjuncta

(Bates, 1867) · Species

Disjuncta Tiger Beetle

Disjunctoides Tiger Beetle (Cylindera disjunctoides), coastal sandy habitat, Oriental region

Description

Disjuncta Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Distinguished from Cicindela s.str., Calomera, Lophyra, Myriochila, Parvindela, Cicindelidia by aedeagal morphology.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — Cylindera Westwood, 1831 Body 6–13 mm, elongate-cylindrical habitus. Distinguished from Cicindela s.str., Calomera, Lophyra, Myriochila, Parvindela, Cicindelidia by aedeagal morphology.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
13.5 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Oriental
Distribution
Myanmar
Countries
Myanmar
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1874

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek/Latin *cylindrus* (cylinder) + Cicindel- stem — referring to cylindrical body form; coined by Westwood 1831.

FAQ

What is the Disjunctoides Tiger Beetle?

*Cylindera* (Eugrapha) Rivalier, 1950 encompasses roughly 30 species distributed across the Palearctic, Afrotropical, and Oriental realms. These slender, metallic beetles measure 7–14 mm and favour open, wet habitats with bare or sandy substrates. Nocturnal hunters, their larvae develop in vertical

Where does the Disjunctoides Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records fro

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only