Abroscelis psammodroma psammodroma
Psammodroma Tiger Beetle
Australasian IUCN NE
Rank
Subspecies
Authorship
(Chaudoir, 1860)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial
Diagnosis & identification
Sand-running Abroscelis ("psammodroma"); nominate subspecies with fuller maculation vs. reductescripta; coastal/riverine sandy habitats
Similar taxa: Resembles *Antennaria*, *Archidela*, *Caledonica*
Etymology
From Greek *habrós* (delicate) + *skélos* (leg) — "delicate-legged".
Seasonal activity
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: V-VII
Distribution
Australia (Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia)
Countries: Australia
Provinces / states: Queensland · Northern Territory · Western Australia
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia
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