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Habrodera capensis chrysographa

Werner, 1999 · Subspecies

Capensis Tiger Beetle

Leucoptera Tiger Beetle (Habrodera leucoptera), open ground habitat, Afrotropical region

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
Gabon, Zaire, Angola
Countries
Gabon, DR Congo, Angola
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1878

Phenology

Active April–September (peak May–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *habrós* (delicate) + *dérē* (neck) — "delicate-necked".

FAQ

What is the Leucoptera 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 Leucoptera Tiger Beetle live?

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

External resources

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