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Abroscelis anchoralis punctatissima

Anchoralis Tiger Beetle
(Bates, 1892)
Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Subspecies
Authorship
(Bates, 1892)
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial

Diagnosis & identification

Distinguished from nominate by denser elytral punctation ("punctatissima"); SE Asian distribution; coastal beach habitat

Similar taxa: Resembles *Bennigsenium*, *Calyptoglossa*, *Cicindela*

Etymology

From Greek *habrós* (delicate) + *skélos* (leg) — "delicate-legged".

Seasonal activity

Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)

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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: V-VII

Distribution

Philippines (Leyte, Samar)

Countries: Philippines

Provinces / states: Leyte · Samar

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia