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Euryarthron gerstaeckeri
(Bates, 1878) · Species
Gerstaeckeri Tiger Beetle
Description
Gerstaeckeri Tiger Beetle, 14mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Horn, 1892 Body small to medium (7–12 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Euryarthron* W. Horn, 1892 Body small to medium (7–12 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 14 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- open-ground
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Togo, Benin
- Countries
- Benin, Togo
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 2001
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
Greek eurys (wide, broad) + arthron (joint, limb segment), referring to broad-jointed appearance of antennae or legs; Guérin-Méneville (1849).
FAQ
What is the Gibbosum Tiger Beetle?
*Euryarthron* Guérin-Méneville, 1849 is a large Afrotropical tiger beetle genus comprising 22 species distributed across sub-Saharan Africa. These metallic, cylindrical beetles range from 10 to 18 mm and are active nocturnally, setting them apart from most of their diurnal relatives. Adults frequent
Where does the Gibbosum Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Togo,
External resources
Data quality score: 77 · tier A_verified