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Euryarthron postremus

Werner, 2001

Common name: Postremus Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Palearctic
Countries
1
Body length
14 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Ethiopia

Open Sandy habitatBiome: Open arid

Flight period

I

Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)

Similar to: Resembles Ambalia, Bennigsenium, Calyptoglossa
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: Euryarthron quadristriatum (Werner, 2001)

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

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What is the Quadristriatum Tiger Beetle? ▾
Euryarthron Guérin-Méneville, 1849 is a large Afrotropical tiger beetle genus comprising 22 species distributed across sub-Saharan Africa. These metallic, cylindrical beetles range from 10 to 18 mm and are active nocturnally, setting them apart from most of their diurnal relatives. Adults frequent
Where does the Quadristriatum Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records