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Chaetodera regalis regalis
(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies
Regalis Tiger Beetle
Description
Regalis Tiger Beetle, 16mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 16 mm
- Size class
- large
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Sudan, Senegal, Guinea, Chad, Nigeria, Togo, Benin…
- Countries
- Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Senegal, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Moravec, 2007
Phenology
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
Etymology
From Greek *chaítē* (bristle, mane) + *dérē* (neck) — "bristly-necked".
FAQ
What is the Regalis Tiger Beetle?
*Chaetodera* is a small, densely bristled tiger beetle genus ranging across arid and semi-arid landscapes of Africa and the Middle East. Its nocturnal hunters patrol bare, open substrates — particularly riverine sandy banks — where larvae dig characteristic vertical burrows. The genus is immediately
Where does the Regalis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Sudan
External resources
Data quality score: 84 · tier A_verified