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Cylindera apiata clausseni

(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies

Apiata Tiger Beetle

Drakei Tiger Beetle (Cylindera drakei), coastal sandy habitat, Neotropical region

Description

Apiata Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Facts

Tribe: Cicindelini
Subtribe: Cicindelina
Body length: 13.5 mm
Size class: medium
Habitat: coastal-sandy
Activity: diurnal
Wings: macropterous
Bioregion: Neotropical
Distribution: Chile
Countries: Chile
Conservation: NE
Described by: Bates, 1892

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek/Latin *cylindrus* (cylinder) + Cicindel- stem — referring to cylindrical body form; coined by Westwood 1831.

FAQ

What is the Drakei Tiger Beetle?

*Cylindera* (Eugrapha) Rivalier, 1950 encompasses roughly 30 species distributed across the Palearctic, Afrotropical, and Oriental realms. These slender, metallic beetles measure 7–14 mm and favour open, wet habitats with bare or sandy substrates. Nocturnal hunters, their larvae develop in vertical

Where does the Drakei Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical region. with records from Chile.

External resources

GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only