''Megacephala megacephala'', common name big-headed tiger beetle, is a species of

tiger beetle 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 , or about 125 body lengths per second. ...

in the subfamily

Cicindelinae 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 , or about 125 body lengths per second. ...

that was described by Olivier in 1790.

Distribution

This species can be found in savanna-type habitats of Africa.Beetles in the bush
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References

megacephala ''Megacephala'' is a small genus of beetles in the family Cicindelidae restricted to Africa; it was formerly a much larger genus, but its constituent species (including all of the New World species) have been subsequently placed in other genera, ...

Beetles described in 1790 {{Megacephala-stub