Lophyra luxerii

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)

Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: XI-I

Distribution

Sudan, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Kenya, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria

Countries: Republic of Congo · Cameroon · Ethiopia · GH · Kenya · NG · SD · SN

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia