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Physodeutera perroti

Moravec, 2007 · Species

Perroti Tiger Beetle

Pseudorubescens Tiger Beetle (Physodeutera pseudorubescens), arboreal habitat, Malagasy region

Description

Perroti Tiger Beetle, 10mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Malagasy — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Distinguished from other Oriental Cicindelina by aedeagal morphology and species-group keys (Moravec monograph ser

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — Physodeutera Lacordaire, 1843 Body medium, elongate Oriental Cicindelini. Distinguished from other Oriental Cicindelina by aedeagal morphology and species-group keys (Moravec monograph ser

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
10 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Malagasy
Distribution
Madagascar (Northeast)
Countries
Madagascar
Conservation
NE
Described by
Moravec, 2007

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *phýsa* (bladder, bellows) + *deutera* (second) — "second bladder" referring to specific characters; coined by Lacordaire.

FAQ

What is the Pseudorubescens Tiger Beetle?

*Physodeutera* (Minideutera) Moravec, 2002 is the youngest subgenus of *Physodeutera*, comprising only three species restricted to central and eastern Madagascar. These small, metallic beetles—among the tiniest in the genus at 6–8 mm—live nocturnally on the bark and branches of forest trees. Their l

Where does the Pseudorubescens Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Malagasy region. with records from

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only