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Cephalota litorea litorea

(Forskål, 1775)

Common name: Shore Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Palearctic
Countries
12
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
saline-flat
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

France, Spain (Mediterranean coast), Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco

Saline habitatBiome: Salt Flat
Provinces: Mediterranean coast

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

IV-IX (seasonally predictable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] schrenkii (Gebler, 1843) (Gebler, 1843)

Originally described as schrenkii (Gebler, 1843); transferred to Cephalota · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela schrenkii (Gebler, 1843) [basionym]

Data quality: 58/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Schrenkii 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 Schrenkii Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in saline flat habitats. distributed across the Palearctic / Oriental region. with records
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