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Calochroa interruptofasciata flavolineata
Wiesner, 2008 · Subspecies
Interruptofasciata Tiger Beetle
Description
Interruptofasciata Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental / Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental / Palearctic
- Distribution
- Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam…
- Countries
- China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1892
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *kalós* (beautiful) + *chróa/chroia* (colour, skin) — "beautiful colour", referring to brilliantly coloured dorsum.
FAQ
What is the Interruptofasciata Tiger Beetle?
*Calochroa* Hope, 1838 is a large Oriental tiger beetle genus of roughly 35 species, recognised by their strikingly brilliant metallic coloration in blues, greens, coppers, and violets. Distributed across South Asia, continental Southeast Asia, and the Sundaland archipelago, these beetles favour ope
Where does the Interruptofasciata Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental / Palearctic r
External resources
Data quality score: 83 · tier A_verified