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Neochila kigonserana lindemannae

Werner, 2001 · Subspecies

Kigonserana Tiger Beetle

Kigonserana Tiger Beetle (Neochila kigonserana), open ground habitat, Afrotropical region

Description

Kigonserana Tiger Beetle, 10mm, open ground specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Length 7.1–13 mm; Elongate, parallel-sided, black or bluish-green to blue-violet; [inherited from species]

Diagnosis

Length 7.1–13 mm. Elongate, parallel-sided, black or bluish-green to blue-violet. [inherited from species]

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
10 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Distribution
Tanzania, Malawi
Countries
Tanzania, Malawi
Conservation
NE
Described by
Werner, 2001

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *néos* (new) + χεῖλος (lip) — "new-lipped" (new lip morphology from sister genera).

FAQ

What is the Kigonserana Tiger Beetle?

*Neochila* Basilewsky, 1953 is a small African genus of thirteen species inhabiting forest floors and low vegetation across sub-Saharan Africa. These slender, parallel-sided beetles gleam in shades of black, blue-green, or blue-violet, blending into the dappled light of central African woodlands. Ad

Where does the Kigonserana Tiger Beetle live?

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

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only