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Neolaphyra truquii
(Bates, 1878) · Species
Truquii Tiger Beetle
Description
Truquii Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, saline flat specialist, diurnal, Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Neolaphyra* Bedel, 1895 Body small (6–10 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- saline-flat
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Palearctic
- Distribution
- Australia (Western)
- Countries
- Australia
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Blackburn, 1892
Phenology
Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)
Etymology
From Greek *néos* (new) + Laphyra (sister genus) — "new Laphyra".
FAQ
What is the Aesdorsalis Tiger Beetle?
*Nickerlea* W.Horn, 1899 is a small, metallic tiger beetle endemic to Australia, comprising three species adapted to bare sandy or clay substrates in forested habitats. With a compact body of 7–10 mm and large, protuberant eyes, these nocturnal hunters are finely tuned for life in the shadows of the
Where does the Aesdorsalis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from
External resources
Data quality score: 83 · tier A_verified