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partial NE species Endemic · NZ medium

Zecicindela perhispida

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Perhispida Tiger Beetle

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

Distribution

New Zealand

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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: [orig. comb.] savilli (Bates, 1892) (Bates, 1892)

Originally described as savilli (Bates, 1892); transferred to Zecicindela

Synonym: Cicindela savilli (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

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

Frequently asked

What is the Savilli Tiger Beetle?
Zecicindela is a small but distinctive genus of tiger beetles endemic to New Zealand, comprising ten species adapted to forest environments and bare sandy or clay substrates. These medium-sized, metallic beetles are nocturnal hunters, a trait uncommon among cicindelines. Fully winged and robustly
Where does the Savilli Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from New Ze
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