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)
Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
India (Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Assam), Nepal, Bangladesh (Chittagong Hill Tracts), Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia (Malacca), Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China (Yunnan)
Countries: India · Nepal · Bangladesh · Myanmar · Thailand · Malaysia · Cambodia · Laos · Vietnam · China
Provinces / states: Uttarakhand · Meghalaya · West Bengal · Assam · Chittagong Hill Tracts · Malacca · Yunnan
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia