Family Carabidae | Order Coleoptera Subfamily Harpalinae Rank Species | |
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Similar Anthia, Anthia sexmaculata, Anthia mannerheimi, Therea petiveriana, Anthiinae | ||
Domino beetle anthia sexguttata eating morioworm
Anthia sexguttata, or the six-spot ground beetle, is a beetle of the Family Carabidae.
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- Domino beetle anthia sexguttata eating morioworm
- Anthia sexguttata
- Appearance
- Distribution
- Diet
- References
Anthia sexguttata
Appearance
Adults measure approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches), are black with six relatively large, white, dorsal spots (four over the elytra and two on the thorax). Other patterns are possible although the pattern is always symmetrical.
The larva has a flattened form, a large head capsule, and prominent mandibles.
Distribution
The species occurs in the drier parts of South Asia. It is common in the scrub forests of southern India.
Diet
References
Anthia sexguttata Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA