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Neochila grandis

Werner, 2001 · Species

Grandis Tiger Beetle

Hassoni Tiger Beetle (Neochila hassoni), open ground habitat, Afrotropical region

Description

Grandis Tiger Beetle, 10mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Length 7.1–13 mm; Elongate, parallel-sided, black or bluish-green to blue-violet.

Diagnosis

Length 7.1–13 mm. Elongate, parallel-sided, black or bluish-green to blue-violet.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
10 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Distribution
Democratic Republic of Congo
Countries
DR Congo
Conservation
NE
Described by
Werner, 2001

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *néos* (new) + χεῖλος (lip) — "new-lipped" (new lip morphology from sister genera).

FAQ

What is the Hassoni Tiger Beetle?

*Neochila* Basilewsky, 1953 is a small African genus of thirteen species inhabiting forest floors and low vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa. These slender, parallel-sided beetles gleam in shades of black, blue-green, or blue-violet, blending into the dappled light of central African woodlands. Ad

Where does the Hassoni Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Democrat

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only