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Cylindera discreta nicobarica
(Bates, 1874) · Subspecies
Discreta Tiger Beetle
Description
Discreta Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental — 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
- Oriental
- Distribution
- India (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
- Countries
- India
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Wiesner, 2008
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek/Latin *cylindrus* (cylinder) + Cicindel- stem — referring to cylindrical body form; coined by Westwood 1831.
FAQ
What is the Discreta 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 Discreta Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from India (A
External resources
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only