Manticora latipennis
Introduction '''''Manticora latipennis''''' is a species of tiger beetle native to South Africa, Transvaal, Bechuanaland, Ngami and Damaraland in Africa.
Taxonomy This species was the second to be described in the genus ''Manticora'' and was based on a single female specimen from Kurrichane, South Africa.
Description The head, thorax and abdomen of both adult males and females are black, occasionally reddish brown, and very glossy. The legs and tarsi are black. The body length of males is  and for females is .
Feeding Habits ''Manticora latipennis'' is a highly voracious predator, preying on small arthropods such as crickets. The larvae patiently wait for prey to come towards them while the adults actively pursue prey.An adult museum specimen
References
External links *  ''Manticora latipennis'' in Annales de la Société Entomologique de France