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partial NE species Endemic · TW medium ★ 5.3 Iridescent

Cylindera redunculata

Wiesner, 2013

Common name: Redunculata Tiger Beetle

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

Distribution

Republic of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: KwaZulu-Natal

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Apterodela, Calochroa, Calomera
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] sauteri (Fleutiaux, 1898) (Fleutiaux, 1898)

Originally described as sauteri (Fleutiaux, 1898); transferred to Cylindera · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela sauteri (Fleutiaux, 1898) [basionym]

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

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What is the Sauteri 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 Sauteri Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Palearctic / Oriental region. with records fr
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