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Peridexia glaesariana descarpentriesi

Werner, 2003

Common name: Glaesariana Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Malagasy
Countries
1
Body length
11.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Madagascar (Sambirano)

Provinces: Sambirano

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Cylindera, Hipparidium, Chaetotaxis
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IX
X
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XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] glaesariana glaesariana (Bates, 1892) (Bates, 1892)

Originally described as glaesariana glaesariana (Bates, 1892); transferred to Peridexia

Synonym: Cicindela glaesariana glaesariana (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

Data quality: 58/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Glaesariana Tiger Beetle? ▾
Peridexia Chaudoir, 1860 is a small, poorly known genus of tiger beetles restricted to the Oriental region, where adults inhabit tree trunks and bark surfaces in forest environments. These medium-sized beetles, reaching around 12 mm in length, are nocturnal in habit, sheltering by day beneath bark
Where does the Glaesariana Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Malagasy region. with records from Madagas