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Zecicindela helmsi circumpictoides
(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies
Helmsi Tiger Beetle
Description
Helmsi Tiger Beetle, 11.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Australasian — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 11.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Australasian
- Distribution
- New Zealand (South)
- Countries
- New Zealand
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1892
Phenology
Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)
Etymology
From "NZ" (New Zealand abbreviation) or Latin *Zealandia* + Cicindel- stem — endemic to NZ.
FAQ
What is the Helmsi Tiger Beetle?
*Zecicindela* is a small but distinctive genus of tiger beetles endemic to New Zealand, comprising ten species adapted to forest environments and bare sandy or clay substrates. These medium-sized, metallic beetles are nocturnal hunters, a trait uncommon among cicindelines. Fully winged and robustly
Where does the Helmsi Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from New Zeal
External resources
Data quality score: 72 · tier B_partial