Hipparidium xanthophila
Xanthophila Tiger Beetle
Afrotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Werner, 2001
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
16 mm
Habitat
forest-floor
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial
Diagnosis & identification
Internal sac of aedeagi with outstanding structure — distinctive from all other genera of subtribe Cicindelina. Aedeagus shape variable even in syntopic adults of the same species, thus not reliable f
Similar taxa: Resembles *Calomera*, *Cephalota*, *Cicindela*
Etymology
From Greek *hippárion* (small horse) + -idium diminutive — "small horse-like"; coined name.
Seasonal activity
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Tanzania
Countries: Tanzania
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia