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locked NE species Endemic · TH large ★ 5.8 Iridescent

Calochroa sexpunctata

(Fabricius, 1775)

Common name: Sexpunctata Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Oriental / Palearctic
Countries
5
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
brackish coastal: sandy banks near brackish ponds ~150m from ocean; river estuary/estuarine mix; alkali soil; also night light
Activity
diurnal + nocturnal (attracted to light)
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Sri Lanka, India (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Is.), Myanmar (Tanintharyi Division: Dawei-Maungmagan; Mon State: Thanbyuzayat) [new], Philippines

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Is., Tanintharyi Division

Flight period

I

Active May–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Apteroessa
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V–VI (confirmed: 29.V–1.VI.2018 Tanintharyi; 28.V.2018 Mon State; nocturnal flight also)

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Data quality: 92/100  ·  Source: Klícha & Wiesner 2020 (G.it.Ent. 15(64):715-718, Myanmar new record + description); Fabricius 1775; Wiesner2020  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-15

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