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partial NE species medium ★ 5.3 Iridescent

Calochroa lacrymans

Wiesner, 2008

Common name: Lacrymans Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Oriental
Countries
1
Body length
13.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Sri Lanka (Kandy, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Galle)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Kandy, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Galle

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Apterodela, Calomera, Cephalota
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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