Megalomma viridulum
Viridulum Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: vigilans Westwood, 1842
Afrotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1892)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Iresiina
Body length
10.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete
Diagnosis & identification
Body 7.7-8.7 mm. Labrum 6-setose (diagnostic — distinguishes from Physodeutera).
Similar taxa: Resembles *Brasiella*, *Brzoskaicheila*, *Cenothyla*
Etymology
From Greek *mégas* (big) + *ómma* (eye) — referring to disproportionately large eyes typical for arboreal/nocturnal genera.
Seasonal activity
Active September–March (peak Oct–Dec)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: XI-I
Distribution
Mauritius
Countries: MU
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia