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Ophryodera rufomarginata distanti
Wiesner, 2011 · Subspecies
Rufomarginata Tiger Beetle
Description
Rufomarginata Tiger Beetle, 18.5mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 18.5 mm
- Size class
- large
- Habitat
- open-ground
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Angola, DR Congo, Mozambique, Namibia…
- Countries
- Angola, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Wiesner, 2011
Phenology
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
Etymology
From Greek *ophrýs* (eyebrow, ridge) + *dérē* (neck/throat) — referring to head-margin ridging in the genus.
FAQ
What is the Rufomarginata Tiger Beetle?
*Ophryodera* is a medium-sized Afrotropical tiger beetle genus patrolling the open, sun-baked laterite pans and compacted clay substrates of sub-Saharan Africa. These metallic, robust beetles are distinguished by a striking rufous-orange marginal band on the elytra — a feature unique among Cicindeli
Where does the Rufomarginata Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records f
External resources
Data quality score: 82 · tier A_verified