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Neocicindela dunedensis

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Dunedin Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Australasian
Countries
1
Body length
10.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

New Zealand (Otago - Dunedin)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Otago - Dunedin

Flight period

I

Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] garnerae (Bates, 1892) (Bates, 1892)

Originally described as garnerae (Bates, 1892); transferred to Neocicindela · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela garnerae (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

Data quality: 58/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

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