Habrodera nilotica is a beetle of the Cicindelidae.

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

Description edit

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 edit

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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