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Physodeutera uncifera uncifera

Moravec, 2007 · Subspecies

Uncifera Tiger Beetle

Uniguttata Tiger Beetle (Physodeutera uniguttata), arboreal habitat, Afrotropical region

Description

Uncifera Tiger Beetle, 10mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Malagasy — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Facts

Tribe: Cicindelini
Subtribe: Cicindelina
Body length: 10 mm
Size class: medium
Habitat: arboreal
Activity: diurnal
Wings: macropterous
Bioregion: Malagasy
Distribution: Madagascar (Northeast)
Countries: Madagascar
Conservation: NE
Described by: Moravec, 2007

Phenology

Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)

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Etymology

From Greek *phýsa* (bladder, bellows) + *deutera* (second) — "second bladder" referring to specific characters; coined by Lacordaire.

FAQ

What is the Uniguttata 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 Uniguttata Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Madag

External resources

GBIF · Wikipedia

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