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Lophyra cancellata

(Dejean, 1826)

Common name: Latticed Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Palearctic / Oriental
Countries
10
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

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)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Malacca, Fujian, Hainan, Jiangxi, Yunnan

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Apterodela, Calochroa, Calomera
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] cancellata borchmanni (Dejean, 1826) (Dejean, 1826)

Originally described as cancellata borchmanni (Dejean, 1826); transferred to Lophyra

Synonym: Cicindela cancellata borchmanni (Dejean, 1826) [basionym]

Data quality: 61/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Latticed Tiger Beetle? ▾
Lophyra (Spilodella) is a small Oriental subgenus of tiger beetles haunting open, wet sandy habitats under cover of darkness. These metallic, spot-patterned beetles measure 9–12 mm and are tied to bare sand, where larvae excavate vertical burrows. Their specialised nocturnal lifestyle sets them ap
Where does the Latticed Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Palearctic / Oriental region. with records