Calyptoglossa frontalis
Frontalis Tiger Beetle
Afrotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Macleay, 1888)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
13 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial
Diagnosis & identification
Monobasic genus. Labrum 4-setose.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Calomera*, *Cephalota*, *Cicindela*
Etymology
From Greek *kalyptós* (covered) + *glōssa* (tongue) — "covered-tongued".
Seasonal activity
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
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Dec
Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: XI-I
Distribution
Madagascar
Countries: Madagascar
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia