> >
Home/ Cicindelini / Cephalota / Cephalota hajdajorum
locked NE species medium Metallic

Cephalota hajdajorum

Gebert, 2016

Common name: Hajdajorum Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Palearctic
Countries
2
Body length
10.75 mm
Habitat
halotolerant; salt lake shores (Lake Orumye) + alkaline river valleys (Aji-Chay); sandy sediments; 900–1500 m
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

NW Iran (East & West Azerbaijan: Ahar region, Lake Orumye shores, Aji-Chay river valley); E Turkey (Iğdır, Euphrates valley)

Saline habitatBiome: Salt Flat
Provinces: East & West Azerbaijan, Lake Orumye shores, Aji-Chay river valley, Iğdır, Euphrates valley

Flight period

I

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

Similar to: Resembles Apterodela, Calochroa, Calomera
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI (primary); V–VII; salt lake shores + alkaline river valleys, 900–1500 m

Full data available to subscribers

Diagnostic characters, precise distribution, confidence profile, and subspecies data.

GBIF ↗ iNaturalist ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Living Book · World Monograph 2026

Genera and Subgenera of Tiger Beetles

240 genera · 3,715 taxa · 194-character matrix · 12 months free updates

Pre-order €79 →

Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] chiloleuca (Fischer von Waldheim, 1824) (Fischer von Waldheim, 1824)

Originally described as chiloleuca (Fischer von Waldheim, 1824); transferred to Cephalota · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela chiloleuca (Fischer von Waldheim, 1824) [basionym]

Data quality: 92/100  ·  Source: Gebert 2016 (primary description, Ent.Bl.Col. 112:121-135)  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-15

Frequently asked

What is the Chiloleuca Tiger Beetle? ▾
Cephalota Dokhtouroff, 1883 is a small Palearctic genus of tiger beetles adapted to open, arid landscapes across Eurasia. These dark, matte-bodied beetles measure 10–16 mm and are immediately recognizable by their disproportionately large head — wider than the pronotum — a feature unique among rel
Where does the Chiloleuca Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in saline flat habitats. distributed across the Palearctic / Oriental region. with record
📷 iNaturalist photo & occurrence data — available to registered users. Create free account →