Distipsidera volitans
Volitans Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: levisculpta W. Horn, 1894
Australasian IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Cassola & Schüle, 2003
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Iresina
Body length
17 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Distipsidera, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Distipsidera* Westwood, 1837 Body medium (8–14 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Ambalia*, *Bennigsenium*, *Calyptoglossa*
Etymology
From Greek *dípsa* (thirst) + a stem possibly invoking *dérē* (neck) — Westwood's coined name; refers to a particular cuticular character.
Seasonal activity
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Countries: Australia
Provinces / states: Queensland · New South Wales
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia