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partial NE species medium ★ 5.8 Iridescent

Lophyra differens

(Bates, 1878)

Common name: Differens Tiger Beetle

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

Distribution

Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Republic of South Africa (Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Venda), Somalia, Angola, Namibia (Grootfontein), Zambia (East)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Venda, Grootfontein, East

Flight period

I

Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)

Similar to: Resembles Ambalia, Bennigsenium, Calyptoglossa
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: Lophyra endroedyi (Werner, 2000)

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

Frequently asked

What is the Endroedyi 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 Endroedyi Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from An
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