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Leptognatha inexspectata

Inexspectata Tiger Beetle
(Bates, 1892)
Australasian IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1892)
Subgenus
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
11.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
nocturnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete

Diagnosis & identification

Thylacina: metallic green; pronotum glabrous; ♂ labrum elongated spiniform in front middle

Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*

Etymology

From Greek *leptós* (slender, thin) + *gnáthos* (jaw) — "slender-jawed".

Seasonal activity

Active April–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