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Habrodera capensis capensis
(Bates, 1878) · Subspecies
Capensis Tiger Beetle
Description
Capensis Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- open-ground
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Republic of South Africa (Eastern Cape - Port Elizabeth)
- Countries
- South Africa
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 1999
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *habrós* (delicate) + *dérē* (neck) — "delicate-necked".
FAQ
What is the Capensis Tiger Beetle?
*Habrodera* Motschulsky, 1862 is a small genus of tiger beetles haunting the bare sandy and stony shores of rivers and lakes across Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. These slender, dark-bodied beetles reach up to 14 mm and are active by day, coursing exposed substrates in search of prey. Their l
Where does the Capensis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in open ground habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Republ
External resources
Data quality score: 61 · tier B_partial