Biology:Manticora latipennis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Cicindelidae |
| Genus: | Manticora |
| Species: | M. latipennis
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| Manticora latipennis Waterhouse, 1837
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Manticora latipennis is a species of tiger beetle native to South Africa,[1] Transvaal, Bechuanaland, Ngami and Damaraland in Africa.
Taxonomy
This species was the second to be described in the genus Manticora and was based on a single female specimen from Kurrichane, South Africa.[2]
Description
The head, thorax and abdomen of both adult males and females are black, occasionally reddish brown, and very glossy.[2] The legs and tarsi are black. The body length of males is 42–57 millimetres (1.7–2.2 in) and for females is 44–48 millimetres (1.7–1.9 in).
Feeding Habits
Manticora latipennis is a highly voracious predator, preying on small arthropods such as crickets. The larvae patiently wait for prey to come towards them while the adults actively pursue prey.
References
- ↑ Oberprieler, Rolf G.; Arndt, Erik (2000). "On the biology of Manticora Fabricius (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Cicindelinae), with a description of the larva and taxonomic notes" (PDF). Tijschrift Voor Entomologie 143: 71–89. http://www.nev.nl/tve/pdf/te0143071.pdf. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mareš, Jaroslav (2002). Manticora: a monograph of the genus (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae, Manticorini). Taita Publishers. ISBN 978-8090273443.
External links
- Manticora latipennis in Annales de la Société Entomologique de France
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Manticora latipennis. |
Wikidata ☰ Q6752092 entry
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