Etymology
From Latin *cicindela* (glow-worm, firefly) — used by Pliny the Elder for luminous insects; refers to the iridescent elytra (feminine).
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
India (Tamil Nadu)
Countries: India
Provinces / states: Tamil Nadu
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia