partial NE species Endemic · ZA medium Iridescent
Cylindera macilenta
(Bates, 1867)
Common name: Macilenta Tiger Beetle
Distribution
Zambia (Northern), Zimbabwe (Mashonaland), Mozambique
Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandyProvinces: Northern, Mashonaland
Flight period
I Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Similar to: Resembles Ambalia, Bennigsenium, Calyptoglossa
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Genera and Subgenera of Tiger Beetles
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Frequently asked
What is the Marshallisculpta 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 Marshallisculpta Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with r
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