Calomera despectata
Despectata Tiger Beetle
Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1874)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
13 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial
Diagnosis & identification
Head densely covered with long setae on genae. Body medium to large with setose sterna.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Apterodela*, *Calochroa*, *Cephalota*
Etymology
From Greek *kalós* (beautiful) + *mérē*/*méros* (part/thigh) — "beautiful-thighed" or "of beautiful parts".
Seasonal activity
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: V-VII
Distribution
India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana)
Countries: India
Provinces / states: Maharashtra · Karnataka · Tamil Nadu · Andhra Pradesh · Telangana
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia