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Lophyra differens

Differens Tiger Beetle

(Bates, 1878)

Palearctic / Afrotropical IUCN NE

Rank

Species

Authorship

(Bates, 1878)

Tribe

Cicindelini

Subtribe

Cicindelina

Body length

12.5 mm

Habitat

coastal-sandy

Activity

diurnal

Wing type

macropterous

Countries

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

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

Countries: Tanzania · Kenya · ZW · Malawi · Mozambique · South Africa · SO · AO · NA · Zambia

Provinces / states: Limpopo · KwaZulu-Natal · Venda · Grootfontein · East