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Cephalota hispanica

(Rambur, 1837)

Common name: Spanish Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Palearctic
Countries
2
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
saline-flat
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Spain (Cadiz, Toledo, Portugal (Algarve)

Saline habitatBiome: Salt Flat
Provinces: Cadiz, Toledo, Portugal (Algarve

Flight period

I

Active April–June (peak May)

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

IV-VI (spring, Iberian saline habitats)

Key diagnostic characters

DIAGNOSIS — *Cephalota* Dokhtouroff, 1882 Body medium (8–14 mm), elongate-cursorial habitus. **Head distinctly large, wider than pronotum and proportionally larger than in most Cicindelina** — diagnos

Precise distribution

ES, PT

Confidence profile

geo:M|bio:H|morph:H|pheno:I|elev:I|obs:M

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] luctuosa (Faldermann, 1836) (Faldermann, 1836)

Originally described as luctuosa (Faldermann, 1836); transferred to Cephalota · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela luctuosa (Faldermann, 1836) [basionym]

Data quality: 79/100  ·  Source: GBIF; Wiesner2020; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Luctuosa 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 Luctuosa Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in saline flat habitats. distributed across the Palearctic region. with records from Morocco.
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