Dichtha

The White-legged toktokkies (genus Dichtha) are ground-dwelling, Afrotropical beetles in the family Tenebrionidae.[2] They are stout, black beetles of about 2 – 2.5 cm in length. The antennae and legs are covered in pale[3] to brownish[4] down. Like the related genus Psammodes, the adults tap out a rhythm on the ground to attract and locate mates. They feed on both plant and animal material.[3] Some species, like D. inflata, may feign death.[4]

Dichtha
D. incantatoris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Tenebrionidae
Tribe:
Sepidiini
Genus:
Dichtha

Species

The species include:[5]

  • Dichtha cubica Guérin-Méneville, 1845
  • Dichtha incantatoris Koch, 1952 – White-legged toktokkie
  • Dichtha inflata Gerstaecker, 1854 – Red-backed toktokkie, Kafadala
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References
  1. in Harold, Coleopt. Hefte, 7, 39
  2. "Dichtha cubica". MBLWHOI Library. uBio. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  3. Picker, Mike; et al. (2004). Field Guide to Insects of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Publishers. pp. 230–233. ISBN 978-1-77007-061-5.
  4. Morris, Brian (2006). Insects and Human Life. Berg. p. 251. ISBN 9781845209490.
  5. "Dichtha cubica". MBLWHOI Library. uBio. Retrieved 13 May 2013.

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