Lophyra candida
Candida Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: caffra (Dejean, 1825), mixta (Chaudoir, 1835)
Afrotropical IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Werner, 2000
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
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 *Ambalia*, *Bennigsenium*, *Calyptoglossa*
Etymology
From Greek *lóphos* (crest, mane) — referring to crest-like dorsal markings or setation.
Seasonal activity
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Republic of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
Countries: South Africa
Provinces / states: KwaZulu-Natal
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia