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Cephalota elegans stigmatophora
(Faldermann, 1836) · Subspecies
Elegans Tiger Beetle
Description
Elegans Tiger Beetle, 12.5mm, saline flat specialist, diurnal, Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 12.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- saline-flat
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Palearctic
- Distribution
- Russia (S European Territory), N Kazakhstan
- Countries
- Russia
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Semenov, 1895
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
From Greek *kephalḗ* (head) + suffix -ota — "head-bearing" or "head-prominent".
FAQ
What is the Elegans 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 Elegans Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in saline flat habitats. distributed across the Palearctic region. with records from Russia (S
External resources
Data quality score: 78 · tier A_verified