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Trichodela haefligeri

Cassola & Werner, 2000 · Species

Haefligeri Tiger Beetle

Karlwerneri Tiger Beetle (Trichodela karlwerneri), open ground habitat, Afrotropical region

Description

Haefligeri Tiger Beetle, 11.5mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — *Trichodela* Basilewsky, 1953 Body small to medium (7–12 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
11.5 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Distribution
Tanzania (Iringa), Zambia (Serenje)
Countries
Tanzania, Zambia
Conservation
NE
Described by
Cassola & Werner, 2000

Phenology

Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)

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Etymology

From Greek *thríx/trichós* (hair) + Cicindel- stem — "hairy tiger beetle".

FAQ

What is the Karlwerneri Tiger Beetle?

*Trichodela* Rivalier, 1957 is a small Afrotropical genus of tiger beetles found across sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania, Zambia, and the southern Democratic Republic of Congo. These medium-sized, dark beetles favour open, wet habitats with compacted laterite, clay-pan, or sandy substrates. Un

Where does the Karlwerneri Tiger Beetle live?

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

External resources

Data quality score: 77 · tier A_verified