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Lophyra cancellata

Latticed Tiger Beetle

(Dejean, 1826)

Junior synonyms: striatifrons (W. Horn, 1892)

Palearctic / Oriental IUCN NE

Rank

Species

Authorship

(Dejean, 1826)

Tribe

Cicindelini

Subtribe

Cicindelina

Body length

12.5 mm

Habitat

coastal-sandy

Activity

diurnal

Wing type

macropterous

Countries

Data level

partial

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

This diagnosis describes the genus Lophyra, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.

DIAGNOSIS — Lophyra Motschulsky, 1859 Body 10–17 mm, elongate Palearctic–Afrotropical–Oriental Cicindelini. Ground color typically metallic green or brown with white maculation.

Similar taxa: Resembles *Apterodela*, *Calochroa*, *Calomera*

Etymology

From Greek *lóphos* (crest, mane) — referring to crest-like dorsal markings or setation.

Seasonal activity

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII

Distribution

India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana), Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia (Malacca), Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China (Fujian, Hainan, Jiangxi, Yunnan)

Countries: India · Sri Lanka · Bangladesh · Myanmar · Thailand · Malaysia · Cambodia · Laos · Vietnam · China

Provinces / states: Maharashtra · Karnataka · Kerala · Tamil Nadu · Odisha · Andhra Pradesh · Telangana · Malacca · Fujian · Hainan · Jiangxi · Yunnan