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Peridexia glaesariana descarpentriesi
Werner, 2003 · Subspecies
Glaesariana Tiger Beetle
Description
Glaesariana Tiger Beetle, 11.5mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Malagasy — 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
- Malagasy
- Distribution
- Madagascar (Central highlands, Northeast, Southeast)
- Countries
- Madagascar
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1892
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *perí* (around) + *dexiá* (right hand, skill) — "skilled all around"; coined name.
FAQ
What is the Glaesariana 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 Glaesariana Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Malagasy region. with records from Madagas
External resources
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only