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Dromica foveolata

Péringuey, 1888 · Species

Foveolata Tiger Beetle

Fredericoi Tiger Beetle (Dromica fredericoi), open ground habitat, Afrotropical region

Description

Foveolata Tiger Beetle, 19mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Distinguished from Euprosopus by aedeagal morphology and species-group charact

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — Dromica Dejean, 1826 Body medium–large, elongate-cursorial Afrotropical Cicindelini, often brightly metallic. Distinguished from Euprosopus by aedeagal morphology and species-group charact

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Prothymina
Body length
19 mm
Size class
large
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Distribution
Angola (Bié)
Countries
Angola
Conservation
NE
Described by
A. Serrano and Capela, 2015

Phenology

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

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Etymology

From Greek *dromikós* (running, of running) — referring to characteristic fast running.

FAQ

What is the Fredericoi Tiger Beetle?

*Dromica* (Pseudodromica) is a subgenus of swift, brightly metallic African tiger beetles haunting compacted laterite and dry clay pans across sub-Saharan Africa. Active by day, these cursorial beetles are among the fastest runners in their tribe, their elongate bodies built for pursuit across open,

Where does the Fredericoi Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from An

External resources

Data quality score: 61 · tier B_partial