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Elliptica transversefasciata
Werner, 2001 · Species
Transversefasciata Tiger Beetle
Description
Transversefasciata Tiger Beetle, 14mm, forest floor specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, strongly p
Diagnosis
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
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 14 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- forest-floor
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Indonesia (Sulawesi: S. tengah, S. tenggara, Aru, Misool…
- Countries
- DR Congo, Cameroon, Republic of Congo
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1874
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Latin *ellipticus* (elliptical) — referring to elliptical body shape.
FAQ
What is the Denticollis Tiger Beetle?
*Enantiola* Rivalier, 1961 is a small, metallic tiger beetle genus of four species found across Southeast Asia, inhabiting open wet habitats on bare sandy, clay-loam, and riverine substrates. These slender, elongate beetles measure roughly 8–14 mm and are active nocturnally, a trait uncommon among c
Where does the Denticollis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from I
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 78 · tier A_verified