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partial NE subspecies Endemic · MA medium

Platydela coquerelii coquerelii

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Coquerelii Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Palearctic
Countries
1
Body length
10.5 mm
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Morocco

Riverine habitatBiome: Riverine

Flight period

I

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

Similar to: Resembles Calomera, Cephalota, Cicindela
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

IV-IX (seasonally predictable)

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Taxonomic notes

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

Originally described as coquerelii theryi (Bates, 1892); transferred to Platydela

Synonym: Cicindela coquerelii theryi (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

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

Frequently asked

What is the Coquerelii Tiger Beetle?
Platydela Rivalier, 1950 is a small Palearctic genus of three species, clothed in metallic coloration and adapted to forest habitats with bare sandy or clay-loam substrates. These compact beetles, measuring 8–13 mm, are nocturnal hunters whose activity sets them apart from most of their diurnal re
Where does the Coquerelii Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Palearctic region. with records from M