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Calomera decemguttata
Wiesner, 2008 · Species
Decemguttata Tiger Beetle
Description
Decemguttata Tiger Beetle, 13mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head densely covered with long setae on genae; Body medium to large with setose sterna.
Diagnosis
Head densely covered with long setae on genae. Body medium to large with setose sterna.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental
- Distribution
- India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh…
- Countries
- India
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1874
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
From Greek *kalós* (beautiful) + *mérē*/*méros* (part/thigh) — "beautiful-thighed" or "of beautiful parts".
FAQ
What is the Despectata Tiger Beetle?
*Calomera* Motschulsky, 1862 is a medium-to-large Old World tiger beetle genus of roughly 40 species, distributed across the Palearctic, Oriental, and Australasian regions. These nocturnal beetles favour open, dry habitats including coastal sandy shores, saltmarsh margins, and riverine sands. Their
Where does the Despectata Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Indi
External resources
Data quality score: 75 · tier A_verified