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Enantiola denticollis
(Bates, 1874) · Species
Denticollis Tiger Beetle
Description
Denticollis Tiger Beetle, 11mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Enantiola* Rivalier, 1969 Body small (7–11 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 11 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental
- Distribution
- Indonesia (Sulawesi)
- Countries
- Indonesia
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1874
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *enantios* (opposite) + diminutive -ola — "little opposite one"; coined name.
FAQ
What is the Hewittii Tiger Beetle?
*Enantiola* Rivalier, 1961 is a small, metallic tiger beetle genus of four species found across Southeast Asia, inhabiting open wet habitats on bare sandy, clay-loam, and riverine substrates. These slender, elongate beetles measure roughly 8–14 mm and are active nocturnally, a trait uncommon among c
Where does the Hewittii Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Malaysi
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 72 · tier B_partial