Lophyra clathrata

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 *Hypaetha*, *Myriochila*, *Prothyma*

Etymology

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

Seasonal activity

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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

Distribution

Angola (Benguela, Huila), Malawi, Republic of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal, Orange, Cape Province), Mozambique

Countries: AO · Malawi · South Africa · Mozambique

Provinces / states: Benguela · Huila · KwaZulu-Natal · Orange · Cape Province

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia