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Myriochila confluentesubtilis

Werner, 2020 · Species

Confluentesubtilis Tiger Beetle

Cornusafricae Tiger Beetle (Myriochila cornusafricae), coastal sandy habitat, Afrotropical region

Description

Confluentesubtilis Tiger Beetle, 12mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Distinguished from Lophyra, Calomera, Habrodera by aedeagal morphology.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — Myriochila Motschulsky, 1862 Body 8–14 mm, elongate Old World Cicindelini, primarily Afrotropical and Oriental. Distinguished from Lophyra, Calomera, Habrodera by aedeagal morphology.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
12 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Distribution
N Somalia, Ethiopia
Countries
Ethiopia
Conservation
NE
Described by
Werner, 1999

Phenology

Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)

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Etymology

From Greek *myríos* (countless) + *cheíla* — "many-lipped" or many-toothed labrum.

FAQ

What is the Cornusafricae Tiger Beetle?

*Myriochila* Motschulsky, 1857 is a genus of roughly 30 metallic tiger beetles ranging across the Afrotropical and Oriental regions. These nocturnal hunters patrol bare, moist soils and open wetland margins, their large eyes adapted for low-light pursuit. Larvae develop in vertical burrows excavated

Where does the Cornusafricae Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records

External resources

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