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partial NE species Endemic · AU medium

Rivacindela eburneola

Cassola, 1999

Common name: Eburneola Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Australasian
Countries
1
Body length
14.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Australia (Western Australia, South Australia)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Western Australia, South Australia

Flight period

I

Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: Rivacindela gagei (Cassola, 1999)

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

Frequently asked

What is the Gagei Tiger Beetle?
Rivacindela is an Australian endemic genus of tiger beetles haunting the bleached margins of salt lakes, halomorphic clay pans, and evaporation flats across the continent's arid interior. These nocturnal hunters range from 8 to 21 mm in body length, typically dark and matte in coloration — a stark
Where does the Gagei Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from Australia