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Lophyra histrio

Histrio Tiger Beetle

(Bates, 1878)

Palearctic / Oriental 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

complete

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 June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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

Distribution

Iran, Pakistan (Punjab, Sind), Afghanistan, India (Gujarat, Rajasthan), Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman

Countries: Iran · Pakistan · AF · India · SA · United Arab Emirates · OM

Provinces / states: Punjab · Sind · Gujarat · Rajasthan

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia

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