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Oxygonia vuillefroyi

(Bates, 1881)

Common name: Vuillefroyi Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Countries
5
Body length
11.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Nigeria

Flight period

I

Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)

Similar to: Resembles Brasiella, Brzoskaicheila, Cenothyla
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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