Euzona gilesi
Gilesi Tiger Beetle
Afrotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Cassola, 2003
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
12 mm
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Euzona, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Euzona* Rivalier, 1954 Body small to medium (7–11 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Archidela*
Etymology
From Greek *eu-* (well) + *zōnē* (belt, girdle) — "well-girdled" (referring to elytral banding).
Seasonal activity
Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Republic of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
Countries: South Africa
Provinces / states: KwaZulu-Natal
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia