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Salpingophora helferi

(Bates, 1874)

Common name: Helferi Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Oriental
Countries
4
Body length
13 mm
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos

Riverine habitatBiome: Riverine

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Apteroessa
II
III
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XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] maindroni (Bates, 1874) (Bates, 1874)

Originally described as maindroni (Bates, 1874); transferred to Salpingophora · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela maindroni (Bates, 1874) [basionym]

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

Frequently asked

What is the Maindroni Tiger Beetle? ▾
Salpingophora Rivalier, 1950 is a small nocturnal tiger beetle genus of five species inhabiting forest floors and clay riverbanks across the Oriental and Palaearctic transition zone, from India and Pakistan to Iran. Beetles are slender and metallic, measuring 10–16 mm, and favor bare sandy, clay-l
Where does the Maindroni Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Pakis
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