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partial NE species Endemic · AU medium

Micromentignatha minutissima

(Mandl, 1967)

Common name: Minutissima Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Australasian
Countries
1
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Australia: Northern Territory (Beswick)

Open Sandy habitatBiome: Open arid
Provinces: Beswick

Flight period

I

Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
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X-III (rainfall-triggered, austral wet season)

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Data quality: 40/100  ·  Source: Wiesner2021_catalog; Mandl1967_orig  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-14

Frequently asked

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