Neochila nitida
Nitida Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: ?lucidicollis W. Horn, 1926
Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Werner, 2001
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
10 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete
Diagnosis & identification
Length 7.1–13 mm. Elongate, parallel-sided, black or bluish-green to blue-violet.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Ambalia*, *Bennigsenium*, *Calyptoglossa*
Etymology
From Greek *néos* (new) + χεῖλος (lip) — "new-lipped" (new lip morphology from sister genera).
Seasonal activity
Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Philippines (Mindanao)
Countries: Philippines
Provinces / states: Mindanao
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia