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partial NE species Endemic · VN medium ★ 5.8 Iridescent

Lophyra monteiroi

(Bates, 1878)

Common name: Monteiroi Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Countries
2
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Republic of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal), Mozambique

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: KwaZulu-Natal

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Apteroessa
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: Lophyra murzini (Werner, 2000)

Data quality: 61/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Murzini Tiger Beetle? ▾
Lophyra (Spilodella) is a small Oriental subgenus of tiger beetles haunting open, wet sandy habitats under cover of darkness. These metallic, spot-patterned beetles measure 9–12 mm and are tied to bare sand, where larvae excavate vertical burrows. Their specialised nocturnal lifestyle sets them ap
Where does the Murzini Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Vietnam.