Cylindera erudita
| Cylindera erudita | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Cicindelidae |
| Genus: | Cylindera |
| Species: | C. erudita
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| Binomial name | |
| Cylindera erudita (Wiedemann, 1823)
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Cylindera erudita is a species of tiger beetle found in India, Nepal and Afghanistan[1][2]
Description
This beetle has a 8-10 mm body length. The head and pronotum are red or copper-red in color. The elytra is bluish-black in color and green in the front. The elytra will have white markings with the one near shoulder forming a C-shape and the rear mark is disconnected.[2]
Distribution and habitat
This species is known to occur in the northern part of India, Nepal and Afghanistan. It is usually sighted around moist open areas and grass near banks of rivers. It was found attracted to artificial lights in the night.[2]
References
- ^ Acciavatti, Robert E.; Pearson, David.L (1989). "THE TIGER BEETLE GENUS CICINDELA (COLEOPTERA, INSECTA) FROM THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT". Annals of Carnegie Museum. 58 (4). The Carnegie Museum of Natural History: 77–353.
- ^ a b c Pearson, David L.; Wiesner, Jürgen; Acciavatti, Robert; Uniyal, V.P.; Anichtchenko, Alexandre (2020). A field guide to tiger beetles of India: identification and biology of the Cicindelidae. Dehra Dun: Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh. pp. 194, 262. ISBN 978-81-211-0933-8.