Elliptica kenyana kenyana

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

This diagnosis describes the genus Elliptica, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.

DIAGNOSIS — *Elliptica* Dokhtouroff, 1883 Body small to medium (8–14 mm, varies by species), oval-shouldered habitus with characteristic compact build. Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, strongly p

Similar taxa: Resembles *Ambalia*, *Bennigsenium*, *Calyptoglossa*

Etymology

From Latin *ellipticus* (elliptical) — referring to elliptical body shape.

Seasonal activity

Active January–December (year-round)

Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: I-XII

Distribution

Kenya, Tanzania

Countries: Kenya · Tanzania

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia