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Habrodera nilotica

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Habrodera nilotica
Habrodera nilotica from Republic of the Congo
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H. nilotica
Binomial name
Habrodera nilotica
Dejean, 1825
Synonyms
  • Habrodera (Cicindela) nilotica Dejean, 1825

Habrodera nilotica is a beetle of the Cicindelidae.

Description

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Habrodera nilotica is a small-bodied species, reaching about 9–11 millimetres (0.35–0.43 in) in length. Elytra are orange-yellow win greenish markings. Pronotum has greenish reflections.

Distribution

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This widespread species occurs in Canary Islands, North Africa and in the Afrotropical realm. It is usually found on sandy banks of rivers and lakes.

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