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Leptognatha fasciata

(Bates, 1892) · Species

Fasciata Tiger Beetle

Flavoantennalis Tiger Beetle (Leptognatha flavoantennalis), open ground habitat, Australasian region

Description

Fasciata Tiger Beetle, 11.5mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Horn, 1922 Body small to medium (8–13 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — *Leptognatha* W. Horn, 1922 Body small to medium (8–13 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
11.5 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Oriental
Distribution
Papua New Guinea (Morobe)
Countries
Papua New Guinea
Conservation
NE
Described by
Cassola, 2000

Phenology

Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)

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Etymology

From Greek *leptós* (slender, thin) + *gnáthos* (jaw) — "slender-jawed".

FAQ

What is the Flavoantennalis Tiger Beetle?

*Leptognatha* Rivalier, 1963 is a genus of roughly twenty-three species of tiger beetles endemic to Australia, where they inhabit open, wet environments with bare sandy or clay substrates. Their slender, cylindrical bodies — typically around 12 mm — display a striking metallic coloration that sets t

Where does the Flavoantennalis Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with recor

External resources

Data quality score: 72 · tier B_partial