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Platydela quadriguttata

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Quadriguttata Tiger Beetle

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

Distribution

Republic of South Africa (Cape Province)

Riverine habitatBiome: Riverine
Provinces: Cape Province

Flight period

I

Active March–May (peak Apr)

Similar to: Resembles Calomera, Cephalota, Cicindela
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IV-IX (seasonally predictable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: Platydela segonzaci (Rivalier, 1955)

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

Frequently asked

What is the Segonzaci 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 Segonzaci Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Palearctic region. with records from Mor