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partial LC subspecies medium ★ 5.8 Iridescent

Lophyra catena catena

(Fabricius, 1801)

Common name: Chain-spotted Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Oriental
Countries
3
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Pakistan (Sind), Punjab, Rajasthan, India (various states), Sri Lanka

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Sind, various states

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Apteroessa
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI-X (monsoon-triggered, Oriental)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] catena insularis (Fabricius, 1801) (Fabricius, 1801)

Originally described as catena insularis (Fabricius, 1801); transferred to Lophyra · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela catena insularis (Fabricius, 1801) [basionym]

Data quality: 86/100  ·  Source: GBIF; Wiesner2020; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Chain-spotted 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 Chain-spotted Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records fro
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