Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Cicindela, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — Cicindela Linnaeus, 1758 Type genus of Cicindelidae. Body 8–18 mm, elongate-cursorial; head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant; ground color metallic with white maculation bands.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*
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)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
India (Tamil Nadu)
Countries: India
Provinces / states: Tamil Nadu
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia