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Physodeutera rufosignata obsoleta
Moravec, 2007 · Subspecies
Rufosignata Tiger Beetle
Description
Rufosignata Tiger Beetle, 10mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Distinguished from other Oriental Cicindelina by aedeagal morphology and species-group keys (Moravec monograph ser
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Physodeutera Lacordaire, 1843 Body medium, elongate Oriental Cicindelini. Distinguished from other Oriental Cicindelina by aedeagal morphology and species-group keys (Moravec monograph ser
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 10 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Madagascar (Northeast)
- Countries
- Madagascar
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Moravec, 2007
Phenology
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
Etymology
From Greek *phýsa* (bladder, bellows) + *deutera* (second) — "second bladder" referring to specific characters; coined by Lacordaire.
FAQ
What is the Sobrina Tiger Beetle?
*Physodeutera* (Minideutera) Moravec, 2002 is the youngest subgenus of *Physodeutera*, comprising only three species restricted to central and eastern Madagascar. These small, metallic beetles—among the tiniest in the genus at 6–8 mm—live nocturnally on the bark and branches of forest trees. Their l
Where does the Sobrina Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Madagascar
External resources
Data quality score: 75 · tier A_verified