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Dromica hildebrandti
W. Horn, 1903 · Species
Hildebrandti Tiger Beetle
Description
Hildebrandti 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
- Tanzania (Iringa)
- Countries
- Tanzania
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Schüle and Wiesner, 2007
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
From Greek *dromikós* (running, of running) — referring to characteristic fast running.
FAQ
What is the Ipogoroensis 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 Ipogoroensis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records fro
External resources
Data quality score: 75 · tier A_verified