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Naviauxella declivitatis

(Bates, 1892) · Species

Declivitatis Tiger Beetle

Durandi Tiger Beetle (Naviauxella durandi), open ground habitat, Oriental region

Description

Declivitatis Tiger Beetle, 11mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Elytra dark bronze; middle band = 2 small dark yellowish spots; apical lunula small; aedeagus with long thin apex; Thailand (Loei).

Diagnosis

Elytra dark bronze; middle band = 2 small dark yellowish spots; apical lunula small; aedeagus with long thin apex. Thailand (Loei).

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
11 mm
Size class
unknown
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Oriental
Distribution
Laos
Countries
Laos
Conservation
NE
Described by
Naviaux, 2012

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

Named after R. Naviaux (French entomologist, monographer of Asian tiger beetles 1981-2009); diminutive feminine ending -ella.

FAQ

What is the Durandi 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 Durandi Tiger Beetle live?

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

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only