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Cylindera viduata
(Bates, 1867) · Species
Viduata Tiger Beetle
Description
Viduata Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental / Palearctic — 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 / Palearctic
- Distribution
- Republic of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Countries
- South Africa
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1892
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek/Latin *cylindrus* (cylinder) + Cicindel- stem — referring to cylindrical body form; coined by Westwood 1831.
FAQ
What is the Viridilabris 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 Viridilabris Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records f
External resources
Data quality score: 88 · tier A_verified