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Cylindera patagonica patagonica

(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies

Patagonica Tiger Beetle

Ramosa Tiger Beetle (Cylindera ramosa), coastal sandy habitat, Neotropical region

Description

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

Key characters

Distinguished from Cicindela s.str., Calomera, Lophyra, Myriochila, Parvindela, Cicindelidia by aedeagal morphology.

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.

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, 1867

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 Ramosa 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 Ramosa Tiger Beetle live?

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

External resources

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