''Ctenostoma bifasciatum'' 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. ...

. This species is found in Brazil, where it inhabits the southern Atlantic Forest. Adults are

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Subspecies

*''Ctenostoma bifasciatum bifasciatum'' - double-marked comb-mouthed beetle *''Ctenostoma bifasciatum horni'' Naviaux, 1998 - Horn's comb-mouthed beetle

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q13503507 Cicindelidae Beetles described in 1831