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Ronhuberia fernandezi

Werner, 2001 · Species

Fernandezi Tiger Beetle

Alluaudi Tiger Beetle (Ropaloteres alluaudi), open ground habitat, Palearctic region

Description

Fernandezi Tiger Beetle, 12.5mm, forest floor specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — *Ronhuberia* Cassola, 2002 Body small (6–10 mm), elongate-compact habitus. Head about awith wide awith pronotum; eyewith large, protuberant.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Odontocheilina
Body length
12.5 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
forest-floor
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Neotropical
Distribution
Ethiopia
Countries
Ethiopia
Conservation
NE
Described by
Fleutiaux, 1905

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

Named after R.L. Huber (American entomologist, Cicindela journal editor).

FAQ

What is the Alluaudi Tiger Beetle?

*Ropaloteres* Guérin-Méneville, 1849 is a genus of roughly ten metallic tiger beetles confined to the forests and open laterite pans of sub-Saharan Africa. These slender, cylindrical beetles measure between 10 and 18 mm and are active at night, patrolling compacted clay, laterite, and sandy substrat

Where does the Alluaudi Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Palearctic region. with records from Ethiopia

External resources

Data quality score: 73 · tier B_partial