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Cephalota deserticola deserticola
(Faldermann, 1836) · Subspecies
Deserticola Tiger Beetle
Description
Deserticola Tiger Beetle, 11.8mm, steppe + river banks; central Palearctic; substrate variability unknown; halotolerance uncertain specialist, diurnal, Palearctic / Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Taenidia group; Genae glabrous; Elytra variable width posteriorly; shoulder spot never separated; elytral markings very variable (narrow to almost wholly white in forma albonubila)
Diagnosis
Taenidia group. Genae glabrous. Elytra variable width posteriorly; shoulder spot never separated; elytral markings very variable (narrow to almost wholly white in forma albonubila). Aedeagus medianlobus evenly short (Abb.21). Central Palearctic: S Ukraine to W China.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 11.8 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- steppe + river banks; central Palearctic; substrate variability unknown; halotolerance uncertain
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Palearctic / Oriental
- Distribution
- Ukraine (Sivash Bay, Genichesk, Kherson oblast; N Crimea:…
- Countries
- Ukraine
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Danilewsky, 2001
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
From Greek *kephalḗ* (head) + suffix -ota — "head-bearing" or "head-prominent".
FAQ
What is the Deserticola Tiger Beetle?
*Cephalota* Dokhtouroff, 1883 is a small Palearctic genus of tiger beetles adapted to open, arid landscapes across Eurasia. These dark, matte-bodied beetles measure 10–16 mm and are immediately recognizable by their disproportionately large head — wider than the pronotum — a feature unique among rel
Where does the Deserticola Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in Sivash Bay shores; Azov Sea saline habitat; Ukraine habitats. distributed across the
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 87 · tier A_verified