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Waltherhornia speculifera

Speculifera Tiger Beetle
(Bates, 1892)
Junior synonyms: luctuosa Jeannel, 1946
Afrotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1892)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
10 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

This diagnosis describes the genus Waltherhornia, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.

DIAGNOSIS — *Waltherhornia* Cassola, 2002 Body small (7–11 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. Head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant.

Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Archidela*

Etymology

Named after Walther Horn (German entomologist 1871-1939, founder of Cicindelidae systematics).

Seasonal activity

Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)

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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: XI-I

Distribution

Madagascar (West, South)

Countries: Madagascar

Provinces / states: West · South

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia