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Myriochila undulata

(Bates, 1878) · Species

Undulata Tiger Beetle

Acciavattii Tiger Beetle (Naviauxella acciavattii), open ground habitat, Oriental region

Description

Undulata Tiger Beetle, 12mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Distinguished from Lophyra, Calomera, Habrodera by aedeagal morphology.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — Myriochila Motschulsky, 1862 Body 8–14 mm, elongate Old World Cicindelini, primarily Afrotropical and Oriental. Distinguished from Lophyra, Calomera, Habrodera by aedeagal morphology.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
12 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Oriental
Distribution
Vietnam
Countries
Vietnam
Conservation
NE
Described by
Naviaux, 1996

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *myríos* (countless) + *cheíla* — "many-lipped" or many-toothed labrum.

FAQ

What is the Acciavattii Tiger Beetle?

Hidden in the forested laterite clearings and sandy riverbanks of South and Southeast Asia, *Naviauxella* is a small but distinctive genus of tiger beetles comprising roughly 23 species. Named in honor of Roger Naviaux, the French entomologist whose monographic work transformed our understanding of

Where does the Acciavattii Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Viet

External resources

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