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partial NE species Endemic · MG medium Iridescent

Cylindera pierronii

Wiesner, 2016

Common name: Pierronii Tiger Beetle

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

Distribution

Madagascar (Central highlands, Northeast)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Central highlands, Northeast

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Hipparidium, Chaetotaxis, Lophyra
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Frequently asked

What is the Sakalava 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 Sakalava Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Malagasy region. with records from Madagasc