Diagnosis & identification
Thylacina: metallic green; pronotum glabrous; ♂ labrum short subtriangular; smaller species (8–9 mm)
Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*
Etymology
From Greek *leptós* (slender, thin) + *gnáthos* (jaw) — "slender-jawed".
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: XI-I
Distribution
Papua New Guinea (Western Province)
Countries: Papua New Guinea
Provinces / states: Western Province
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia
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