Calomera diania
Diania Tiger Beetle
Palearctic / Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Wiesner, 2008
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
13 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
3
Data level
complete
Diagnosis & identification
Head densely covered with long setae on genae. Body medium to large with setose sterna.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*
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
Iran (Abusher, Dalaki, Borazan), Pakistan (Baluchistan, NWFP), Oman, Kuwait
Countries: Iran · OM · Pakistan
Provinces / states: Abusher · Dalaki · Borazan · Baluchistan · NWFP
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia