Peridexia hilaris
Hilaris Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: humeralis (Maran, 1942), abbreviata (Maran, 1942)
Afrotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1892)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
11.5 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial
Diagnosis & identification
Body large. Elytra yellow, orange to reddish-orange with large central and mostly also basal black maculae.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Megacephala*, *Pseudotetracha*, *Tetracha*
Etymology
From Greek *perí* (around) + *dexiá* (right hand, skill) — "skilled all around"; coined name.
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Madagascar (Central highlands, Northeast)
Countries: Madagascar
Provinces / states: Central highlands · Northeast
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia
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