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Lophyra catena catena
(Fabricius, 1801) · Subspecies
Chain-spotted Tiger Beetle
Description
Chain-spotted 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
- Pakistan (Sind), Punjab, Rajasthan, India (various states)…
- Countries
- India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
- Conservation
- LC
- Described by
- Fabricius, 1801
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 Chain-spotted 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 Chain-spotted Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records fro
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist · IUCN
Data quality score: 86 · tier A_verified