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Micromentignatha geberti

Geberti Tiger Beetle
Wiesner, 2021
Australasian IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Wiesner, 2021
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial

Diagnosis & identification

Presence of subhumeral dot (absent in other Micromentignatha) + larger body size >7.5 mm. Aedeagus length AL = 2.2 mm.

Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*

Etymology

From Greek *mikrós* (small) + *méntum* (Latin chin) + *gnáthos* (Greek jaw) — small mentum/jaw structure.

Seasonal activity

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: XI-I

Distribution

Australia: Northern Territory (Victoria River, 195 km SW Katherine)

Countries: Australia

Provinces / states: Victoria River · 195 km SW Katherine

External references

· Wikipedia