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Cephalota hajdajorum

Hajdajorum Tiger Beetle
Gebert, 2016
Palearctic IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Gebert, 2016
Subgenus
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
10.75 mm
Habitat
saline-flat
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
2
Data level
full

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)

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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