Diagnosis & identification
Taenidia group. Smallest in deserticola-group (10.1–11.4 mm); elytra strongly convex + parallel-sided in BOTH sexes (unique); cylindrical body cross-section viewed from rear; aedeagus uniquely compact short-stocky basally; genae glabrous (cf. zarudniana: setose). Cream-coloured elytral markings broad, connected. Colour morphs: copper-brown + vivid green.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Apterodela*, *Calochroa*, *Calomera*
Etymology
From Greek *kephalḗ* (head) + suffix -ota — "head-bearing" or "head-prominent".
Seasonal activity
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VI
Distribution
NW Iran (East & West Azerbaijan: Ahar region, Lake Orumye shores, Aji-Chay river valley); E Turkey (Iğdır, Euphrates valley)
Countries: Iran · TR
Provinces / states: East & West Azerbaijan · Lake Orumye shores · Aji-Chay river valley · Iğdır · Euphrates valley
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia