Anthia (Termophilum) duodecimguttata Bonelli, 1813

ℹ  Information: Anthia (Termophilum) duodecimgutta, was described from Arabia by Bonelli in 1813. The species occurs mainly on the Arabian Peninsula, where it is not rare. It seeks out sandy semi-deserts and dunes with sparse vegetation.

Body length: 22 - 38 mm
Peak activity: February - October 

⚠  Remarks: A nocturnal species that is sometimes attracted to a light trap.


🌍  Distribution: Arab Emirates, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, [Egypt, Iraq??]
Zoogeographic region: Palearctic

[RITTON & HEINERTZ mention it from Egypt, from where it has however never been reported, not even from Sinai (error of determination). Probably exists in Iraq, but not mentioned by Ali.]

🗄  Taxonomic classification:

Familia Carabidae Latreille, 1802
Subfamilia Anthiinae  Bonelli, 1813
Tribus Anthiini  Bonelli, 1813
Genus Anthia  Weber, 1801
Subgenus Termophilum  Basilewsky, 1950


📚  Anthiinae monographischer Bildatlas | Kleinfeld 2012


🔎  Material examined (& observation):

Sultanate of Oman  🇴🇲
Ash Shargiynh prov.
Jalan Bani Bu Ali env.
(GPS) 📌  
Altitude 65 m a.s.l. | 15.4.2013

📅  Our observation period: March ~ April
📝  Sampling Methods: Attracted to light trap  💡 🔦 

 


 

Oman
More information:

Carabidae of the World 
Anthia (Termophilum) duodecimguttata

 

 
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