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Lophyra barbifrons barbifrons
(Bates, 1878) · Subspecies
Barbifrons Tiger Beetle
Description
Barbifrons Tiger Beetle, 12.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 12.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Afrotropical
- Distribution
- Mozambique (Dealgoa Bay), Republic of South Africa (KwaZu…
- Countries
- Mozambique, South Africa
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 2000
Phenology
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
Etymology
From Greek *lóphos* (crest, mane) — referring to crest-like dorsal markings or setation.
FAQ
What is the Barbifrons Tiger Beetle?
*Lophyra* (Spilodella) is a small Oriental subgenus of tiger beetles haunting open, wet sandy habitats under cover of darkness. These metallic, spot-patterned beetles measure 9–12 mm and are tied to bare sand, where larvae excavate vertical burrows. Their specialised nocturnal lifestyle sets them ap
Where does the Barbifrons Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records from
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 76 · tier A_verified