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Lophyra catena insularis
(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.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Lophyra Motschulsky, 1859 Body 10–17 mm, elongate Palearctic–Afrotropical–Oriental Cicindelini. Ground color typically metallic green or brown with white maculation.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 12.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental
- Distribution
- India (Tamil Nadu)
- Countries
- India
- Conservation
- LC
- Described by
- Bates, 1878
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 Cerina 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 Cerina Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from India (Tamil
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 86 · tier A_verified