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Naviauxella rufovittata

Cassola, 2006 · Species

Rufovittata Tiger Beetle

Safraneki Tiger Beetle (Naviauxella safraneki), open ground habitat, Oriental region

Description

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

Key characters

Middle band complete; humeral lunula long+complete; short longitudinal pale strips between shoulder+middle band; Aedeagus apex truncate+blunt, slightly bent ventrally (Fig.39); Thailand (Nan).

Diagnosis

Middle band complete; humeral lunula long+complete; short longitudinal pale strips between shoulder+middle band. Aedeagus apex truncate+blunt, slightly bent ventrally (Fig.39). Thailand (Nan).

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
11 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Oriental
Distribution
Thailand (Nan)
Countries
Thailand
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1892

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 Safraneki 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 Safraneki Tiger Beetle live?

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

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only