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Platydela coquerelii coquerelii
(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies
Coquerelii Tiger Beetle
Description
Coquerelii Tiger Beetle, 10.5mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 10.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Palearctic
- Distribution
- Morocco
- Countries
- Morocco
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1892
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
From Greek *platýs* (broad) + Cicindel- stem — "broad tiger beetle".
FAQ
What is the Coquerelii Tiger Beetle?
*Platydela* Rivalier, 1950 is a small Palearctic genus of three species, clothed in metallic coloration and adapted to forest habitats with bare sandy or clay-loam substrates. These compact beetles, measuring 8–13 mm, are nocturnal hunters whose activity sets them apart from most of their diurnal re
Where does the Coquerelii Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Palearctic region. with records from M
External resources
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only