Distribution and habitats of the tiger beetle megacephala euphratica in the Çukurova delta, southern turkey (coleoptera: cicindelidae)

The distribution of the tiger beetle Megacephala euphratica euphratica in the Çukurova Delta is analyzed and new locality records within the delta are presented. The data indicate that the species is abundant and widely distributed, inhabiting mainly salt marsh habitats. Brief information on the habitat is given and the possible distribution of the species along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is discussed. © 2002 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC