Aridaeus princeps

Male Aridaeus princeps measure 21 mm (0.82 in) in length and 6 mm (0.23 in) in width; the holotype, collected in 1934, was noted to be the largest specimen of the genus Aridaeus.^[2][3] Its physique is characterized by spare white pubescence and a velvety black exterior.^[3] Red markings are present on its head, palpi, scutellum, and elytra.^[3] The prothorax of Aridaeus princeps is ovate, widest at the middle, and constricted at the base; the scutellum is triangular and pubescent.^[3] The elytra, widest at the shoulder display a red pattern, while the long legs with stout femora, terminate behind the tibiae.^[3]

• Archived photos of Aridaeus princeps

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