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Lophyra cancellata intemperata
(Dejean, 1826) · Subspecies
Latticed Tiger Beetle
Description
Latticed Tiger Beetle, 12.5mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Ground color typically metallic green or brown with white maculation; [inherited from species]
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Lophyra Motschulsky, 1859 Body 10–17 mm, elongate Palearctic–Afrotropical–Oriental Cicindelini. Ground color typically metallic green or brown with white maculation. [inherited from species]
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 12.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental
- Distribution
- India (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam…
- Countries
- India
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Dejean, 1826
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 Latticed 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 Latticed Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from India (U
External resources
Data quality score: 61 · tier B_partial