| Opisthencentrus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Cicindelidae |
| Tribe: | Cicindelini |
| Subtribe: | Dromicina |
| Genus: | Opisthencentrus W.Horn, 1893 |
| Species: | O. dentipennis |
| Binomial name | |
| Opisthencentrus dentipennis (Germar, 1843) | |
Opisthencentrus is a genus of tiger beetles. This genus has a single species, Opisthencentrus dentipennis. It is found in Brazil. [1] [2] [3]
Tiger beetles are a family of beetles, Cicindelidae, known for their aggressive predatory habits and running speed. The fastest known species of tiger beetle, Rivacindela hudsoni, can run at a speed of 9 km/h, or about 125 body lengths per second. As of 2005, about 2,600 species and subspecies were known, with the richest diversity in the Oriental (Indo-Malayan) region, followed by the Neotropics. While historically treated as a subfamily of ground beetles (Carabidae) under the name Cicindelinae, several studies since 2020 indicated that they should be treated as a family, the Cicindelidae, which are a sister group to Carabidae within the Adephaga.
Caledonomorpha is a genus in the tiger beetle family Cicindelidae.
Calyptoglossa is a genus of tiger beetles. This genus has a single species, Calyptoglossa frontalis, found in Madagascar.
Cratohaerea is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least three described species in Cratohaerea, found in Africa.
Euprosopus is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least two described species in Euprosopus, found in Brazil.
Eurymorpha is a genus of tiger beetles. This genus has a single species, Eurymorpha cyanipes. It is found in the African countries Angola and Namibia.
Euzona is a genus of tiger beetles found in Australia. It was formed from the breakup of the Cicindela genus, and just like Cylindera, is in a state of dispute. Scientists do not agree whether the genus should be considered as a subgenus of Cicindela or kept in its current taxonomic rank. The genus contains the following species:
Guineica is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least two described species in Guineica, found in Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Langea is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least three described species in Langea.
Manautea is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least four described species in Manautea, found in New Caledonia.
Megalomma is a genus of tiger beetles. There are about five described species in Megalomma.
Neolaphyra is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least four described species in Neolaphyra, found in North Africa.
Nickerlea is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least four described species in Nickerlea, found in Australia.
Notospira is a genus of tiger beetles. This genus has a single species, Notospira phalangioides. It is found in Myanmar.
Orthocindela is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least two described species in Orthocindela.
Oxygoniola is a genus of tiger beetles. This genus has a single species, Oxygoniola chamaeleon. It is found in Indonesia.
Pometon is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least two described species in Pometon.
Pronyssiformia is a genus of tiger beetles. This genus has a single species, Pronyssiformia excoffieri. It is found in China.
Ronhuberia is a genus of tiger beetles. There are at least two described species in Ronhuberia, found in South America.
Salpingophora is a genus of tiger beetles. There are about five described species in Salpingophora.
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