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partial NE subspecies Endemic · MG medium Iridescent

Abroscelis anchoralis punctatissima

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Anchoralis Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Oriental
Countries
1
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Philippines (Leyte, Samar)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Leyte, Samar

Flight period

I

Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)

Similar to: Resembles Bennigsenium, Calyptoglossa, Cicindela
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

IV-IX (seasonally predictable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] aberrans aberrans (Fairmaire, 1871) (Fairmaire, 1871)

Originally described as aberrans aberrans (Fairmaire, 1871); transferred to Ambalia

Synonym: Cicindela aberrans aberrans (Fairmaire, 1871) [basionym]

Data quality: 48/100  ·  Source: matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

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