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Dromica bennigseni angustata

W. Horn, 1909 · Subspecies

Bennigseni Tiger Beetle

Bennigseni Tiger Beetle (Dromica bennigseni), open ground habitat, Afrotropical region

Description

Bennigseni Tiger Beetle, 19mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Prothymina
Body length
19 mm
Size class
large
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Distribution
Tanzania
Countries
Tanzania
Conservation
NE
Described by
W. Horn, 1896

Phenology

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

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Etymology

From Greek *dromikós* (running, of running) — referring to characteristic fast running.

FAQ

What is the Bennigseni Tiger Beetle?

*Dromica* (Pseudodromica) is a subgenus of swift, brightly metallic African tiger beetles haunting compacted laterite and dry clay pans across sub-Saharan Africa. Active by day, these cursorial beetles are among the fastest runners in their tribe, their elongate bodies built for pursuit across open,

Where does the Bennigseni Tiger Beetle live?

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

External resources

Data quality score: 61 · tier B_partial