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Sophiodela chinensis flammifera
Wiesner, 2020 · Subspecies
Chinensis Tiger Beetle
Description
Chinensis Tiger Beetle, 19mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Oriental / Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 19 mm
- Size class
- large
- Habitat
- open-ground
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental / Palearctic
- Distribution
- Vietnam, China (Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi…
- Countries
- China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Wiesner, 2020
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Aug)
Etymology
Named after S. Nakane's wife Sophie (or honor name) + Cicindel- stem; coined by Nakane 1955.
FAQ
What is the Chinensis Tiger Beetle?
*Sophiodela* Nakane, 1955 is a small genus of 4–5 metallic tiger beetles inhabiting open, wet environments across the Palaearctic–Oriental transition zone, including Japan, Vietnam, and China. Adults are nocturnal, measuring 16–22 mm, with striking metallic coloration and pale elytral spots. Larvae
Where does the Chinensis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Oriental / Palearctic region. with records
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 81 · tier A_verified