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partial NE subspecies Endemic · AR medium ★ 5.3 Iridescent

Cylindera nivea nivea

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Nivea Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Neotropical
Countries
1
Body length
13.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Chile

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] nivea orbignyi (Bates, 1892) (Bates, 1892)

Originally described as nivea orbignyi (Bates, 1892); transferred to Cylindera

Synonym: Cicindela nivea orbignyi (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

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

Frequently asked

What is the Nivea 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 Nivea Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Argentina.
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