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Calomera jakli

Wiesner, 2008 · Species

Jakli Tiger Beetle

Lacrymosa Tiger Beetle (Calomera lacrymosa), coastal sandy habitat, Oriental region

Description

Jakli 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
Philippines (Palawan, Balabac, Mindanao, Luzon, Mindoro…
Countries
Philippines, Indonesia
Conservation
NE
Described by
Wiesner, 2008

Phenology

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

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Etymology

From Greek *kalós* (beautiful) + *mérē*/*méros* (part/thigh) — "beautiful-thighed" or "of beautiful parts".

FAQ

What is the Lacrymosa 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 Lacrymosa Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Philip

External resources

Data quality score: 75 · tier A_verified