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 *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*
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: XI-I
Distribution
Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya (North and Eastern)
Countries: Ethiopia · Kenya
Provinces / states: North and Eastern
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia