Elliptica kikondjae
Kikondjae Tiger Beetle
Afrotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Werner, 2001
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
14 mm
Habitat
forest-floor
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
2
Data level
complete
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)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: I-XII
Distribution
DR Congo (Kikondjia)
Countries: DR Congo · Republic of Congo
Provinces / states: Kikondjia
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia