Clivina mocquerysi is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Scaritinae. It was first described by the French entomologist Charles A. Alluaud in 1935 [1].
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Adephaga
- Family: Carabidae
- Genus: Clivina
- Species: C. mocquerysi
Distribution and habitat
The species is known from Madagascar, where it inhabits terrestrial environments typical of ground‑dwelling carabids. Detailed information on its specific range within the island and ecological preferences is limited in the published literature.
Morphology
As a member of the subfamily Scaritinae, C. mocquerysi exhibits the characteristic elongated body and well‑developed mandibles of scaritine beetles. Specific diagnostic features reported for this taxon include a smooth, slightly convex frons and a clypeus with a centrally protruding edge bearing distinct denticles [2].
Scientific significance
The description of C. mocquerysi contributed to the broader taxonomic revision of the genus Clivina* in the early 20th century, expanding knowledge of the biodiversity of Madagascar’s carabid fauna.
References
- Alluaud, C. A. (1935). Original species description.
- “Clivina mocquerysi.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved via Jina AI mirror, 2024.
- Catalogue of Life. “Clivina mocquerysi Alluaud, 1935.” https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/5ZB5H (accessed 2024).
Note: The article on C. mocquerysi is a stub in many taxonomic databases, and detailed ecological or behavioral data are presently scarce.