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Lophyra saraliensis miskelli
Werner, 2000 · Subspecies
Saraliensis Tiger Beetle
Description
Saraliensis 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
- Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe…
- Countries
- Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia
- Conservation
- NE
- 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 Saraliensis 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 Saraliensis 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