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Ophryodera rufomarginata rufomarginata
(Bates, 1874) · 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
- Republic of South Africa (Limpopo), Swaziland, Mozambique…
- Countries
- Mozambique, Tanzania, South Africa, 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 Rusticana 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 Rusticana Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Repu
External resources
Data quality score: 82 · tier A_verified