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partial NE species Endemic · AU medium ★ 6.3 Iridescent

Lophyra wiesneriana

Werner, 2000

Common name: Wiesneriana Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Afrotropical
Countries
1
Body length
12.5 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

N Tanzania (Lake Eyasi)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Lake Eyasi

Flight period

I

Active October–March (peak Jan–Nov)

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

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] arachnoides (Bates, 1892) (Bates, 1892)

Originally described as arachnoides (Bates, 1892); transferred to Macfarlandia · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela arachnoides (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

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

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