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Heptodonta posticalis

(Bates, 1874)

Common name: Posticalis Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Palearctic / Oriental
Countries
2
Body length
11.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

China (Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan), Thailand

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Apteroessa
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] pulchella (Bates, 1892) (Bates, 1892)

Originally described as pulchella (Bates, 1892); transferred to Heptodonta

Synonym: Cicindela pulchella (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

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

Frequently asked

What is the Pulchella Tiger Beetle? ▾
Heptodonta Hope, 1838 is a medium-sized tiger beetle genus of South and Southeast Asia, instantly recognizable by its brilliantly metallic elytra flashing deep blue, green, copper, or violet in open sunlight. With 15 species distributed across India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Ind
Where does the Pulchella Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from India
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