Ctenostoma Monnei
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''Ctenostoma monnei'', or Monne's comb-mouthed beetle, is a species of
tiger beetle Tiger beetles are a family of beetles, Cicindelidae, known for their aggressive predatory habits and running speed. The fastest known species of tiger beetle, '' Rivacindela hudsoni'', can run at a speed of , or about 125 body lengths per second. ...
. This species is found in Brazil, where it inhabits the southern Atlantic Forest. Adults are medium-sized (13-14.5 mm),
brachypterous Brachyptery is an anatomical condition in which an animal has very reduced wings. Such animals or their wings may be described as "brachypterous". Another descriptor for very small wings is microptery. Brachypterous wings generally are not functi ...
and have a shining black colour.Faune du Brésil. Description de deux nouveaux Ctenostoma, catalogue des Cicindèles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae)
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Cicindelidae Beetles described in 2002 {{cicindelidae-stub