Heptodonta nigrosericea
Nigrosericea Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: lumawigi Wiesner, 1980
Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Wiesner, 2013
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
11.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Heptodonta, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Heptodonta* Hope, 1838 Body medium (8–14 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Apterodela*, *Calochroa*, *Calomera*
Etymology
From Greek *heptá* (seven) + *odoús/odóntos* (tooth) — referring to seven-toothed mandibles or labrum.
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Philippines (Mindanao)
Countries: Philippines
Provinces / states: Mindanao
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia