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Lophyra brevicollis brevicollis
(Bates, 1878) · Subspecies
Brevicollis Tiger Beetle
Description
Brevicollis 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
- Republic of South Africa (Cape Province: False Bay)
- Countries
- South Africa
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 2000
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *lóphos* (crest, mane) — referring to crest-like dorsal markings or setation.
FAQ
What is the Brevicollis 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 Brevicollis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Afrotropical region. with records fro
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 61 · tier B_partial