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Euryarthron bennigseni bennigseni

W. Horn, 1897 · Subspecies

Bennigseni Tiger Beetle

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

Description

Bennigseni Tiger Beetle, 14mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
14 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Distribution
Tanzania (Lindi), Malawi
Countries
Tanzania, Malawi
Conservation
NE
Described by
W. Horn, 1906

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

Greek eurys (wide, broad) + arthron (joint, limb segment), referring to broad-jointed appearance of antennae or legs; Guérin-Méneville (1849).

FAQ

What is the Bennigseni Tiger Beetle?

*Euryarthron* Guérin-Méneville, 1849 is a large Afrotropical tiger beetle genus comprising 22 species distributed across sub-Saharan Africa. These metallic, cylindrical beetles range from 10 to 18 mm and are active nocturnally, setting them apart from most of their diurnal relatives. Adults frequent

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: 58 · tier C_gbif_only