Rhytidophaena anandi
Anandi Tiger Beetle
Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Wiesner, 2013
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Iresina
Body length
14 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Rhytidophaena, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Rhytidophaena* W. Horn, 1922 Body small (6–10 mm), elongate-compact habitus.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Calochroa*, *Calomera*, *Cosmodela*
Etymology
From Greek *rhytís* (wrinkle) + *phainō* (to appear/shine) — "wrinkled and shining".
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Nepal
Countries: Nepal
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia