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Peridexia fulvipes australis
Werner, 2003 · Subspecies
Fulvipes Tiger Beetle
Description
Fulvipes Tiger Beetle, 11.5mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 11.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Madagascar (Northeast, central, east)
- Countries
- Madagascar
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1892
Phenology
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
Etymology
From Greek *perí* (around) + *dexiá* (right hand, skill) — "skilled all around"; coined name.
FAQ
What is the Fulvipes Tiger Beetle?
*Peridexia* Chaudoir, 1860 is a small, poorly known genus of tiger beetles restricted to the Oriental region, where adults inhabit tree trunks and bark surfaces in forest environments. These medium-sized beetles, reaching around 12 mm in length, are nocturnal in habit, sheltering by day beneath bark
Where does the Fulvipes Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from Madagasca
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 75 · tier A_verified