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Platydela coquerelii theryi
(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies
Coquerelii Tiger Beetle
Description
Coquerelii Tiger Beetle, 10.5mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Platydela* Rivalier, 1955 Body small to medium (8–12 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 10.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Palearctic
- Distribution
- Republic of South Africa (Cape Province)
- Countries
- South Africa
- 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 Quadriguttata 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 Quadriguttata Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with record
External resources
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only