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Cephalota kutshumi
(Semenov, 1897) · Species
Kutshumi Tiger Beetle
Description
Kutshumi Tiger Beetle, 12.5mm, saline flat specialist, diurnal, Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
**Head distinctly large, wider than pronotum and proportionally larger than in most Cicindelina** — diagnos
Diagnosis
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
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 12.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- saline-flat
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Palearctic
- Distribution
- Greece, Turkey
- Countries
- Greece, Turkey
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 1994
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
From Greek *kephalḗ* (head) + suffix -ota — "head-bearing" or "head-prominent".
FAQ
What is the Shore 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 Shore Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in saline flat habitats. distributed across the Palearctic region. with records from Greece, Turkey
External resources
Data quality score: 71 · tier B_partial