Calochroa
''Calochroa'' is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Cicindelidae. Some authors treat them within the broader genus ''Cicindela''. The genus as used in 2020 shows polyphyly with ''Calochroa'' species forming two clades with one clade being a sister to the genus ''Lophyra'' and another being a sister to the genus ''Hipparidium''. Etymology Frederick William Hope, Hope erected the genus name ''Calochroa'' by combining the greek words καλὸς (kalos) and χρόα (chrooa) which translates to ''beautiful color,'' as he found most species of this genus having rich color. Species Nearly 33 species are known with a distribution in Africa, the Indian subcontinent, to Southeast Asia. Some species in the genus include: *''Calochroa anometallescens *''Calochroa bicolor'' *''Calochroa bramani'' *''Calochroa brancuccii'' *''Calochroa carissima'' *''Calochroa crucigera'' *''Calochroa elegantula'' *''Calochroa flavomaculata'' *''Calochroa fumikoae'' *''Calochroa hamilt ...
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