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Cylindera germanica muelleri
(Mandl, 1935) · Subspecies
German Tiger Beetle
Description
German Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Palearctic / Oriental / Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Distinguished from Cicindela s.str., Calomera, Lophyra, Myriochila, Parvindela, Cicindelidia by aedeagal morphology; [inherited from species]
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Cylindera Westwood, 1831 Body 6–13 mm, elongate-cylindrical habitus. Distinguished from Cicindela s.str., Calomera, Lophyra, Myriochila, Parvindela, Cicindelidia by aedeagal morphology. [inherited from species]
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Palearctic / Oriental / Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Spain, Andorra, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland…
- Countries
- United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen
- Conservation
- LC
- Described by
- Bates, 1874
Phenology
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
Etymology
From Greek/Latin *cylindrus* (cylinder) + Cicindel- stem — referring to cylindrical body form; coined by Westwood 1831.
FAQ
What is the German 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 German Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Palearctic / Oriental / Afrotropical region. wi
External resources
Data quality score: 93 · tier A_verified