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Naviauxella labiosa

Naviaux, 1996 · Species

Labiosa Tiger Beetle

Naviauxella labiosa — tiger beetle (photo not yet available)

Description

Labiosa Tiger Beetle, 7.6mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Female only known (male undescribed); Labrum longer+trapeziform (LW/LL=1.70–1.73); medial tooth slightly protruding; straight or indistinctly wavy lateral margins before outside apical teeth; Supraorbital area finer with 16–18 striae

Diagnosis

Female only known (male undescribed). Labrum longer+trapeziform (LW/LL=1.70–1.73); medial tooth slightly protruding; straight or indistinctly wavy lateral margins before outside apical teeth. Supraorbital area finer with 16–18 striae. Cf. pseudolabiosa: shorter labrum (1.83), distinctly protruding medial tooth, sinuate margins, 14 striae.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
7.6 mm
Size class
small
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Oriental
Distribution
Vietnam: Gia Lai Province, Kon Ka Kinh National Park (~40…
Countries
Vietnam
Conservation
NE
Described by
Matalin, 2019

Phenology

Active May–May

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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 Pseudolabiosa 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 Pseudolabiosa Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in montane forest; Kon Ka Kinh National Park, 890 m, Central Highlands Vietnam habi

External resources

Data quality score: 72 · tier C_gbif_only