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Peridexia glaesariana glaesariana

(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies

Glaesariana Tiger Beetle

Hilaris Tiger Beetle (Peridexia hilaris), arboreal habitat, Malagasy region

Description

Glaesariana Tiger Beetle, 11.5mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Malagasy — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Elytra yellow, orange to reddish-orange with large central and mostly also basal black maculae.

Diagnosis

Body large. Elytra yellow, orange to reddish-orange with large central and mostly also basal black maculae.

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)
Countries
Madagascar
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1892

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *perí* (around) + *dexiá* (right hand, skill) — "skilled all around"; coined name.

FAQ

What is the Hilaris 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 Hilaris Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Malagasy region. with records from Madagascar (Cen

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only