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Neocollyris chengbuensis

Naviaux, 2020

Common name: Chengbuensis Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Subtribe
Collyridina
Bioregion
Oriental+Afrotropical
Countries
1
Body length
16 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

China (Hainan, Guangxi)

Provinces: Hainan, Guangxi

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Collyris, Derocrania, Protocollyris
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

X-IV (rainfall-triggered, Afrotropical wet season)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] chloroptera (Bates, 1874) (Bates, 1874)

Originally described as chloroptera (Bates, 1874); transferred to Neocollyris · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela chloroptera (Bates, 1874) [basionym]

Data quality: 61/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Chloroptera Tiger Beetle?
Neocollyris (Heterocollyris) Naviaux, 1994 is a subgenus of slender, metallic cicindelids haunting the bark and branches of Oriental forest trees. These elongate hunters, reaching 18 mm, conceal their larvae in bark burrows — a hallmark of arboreal Collyridini life. Around 23 species range across
Where does the Chloroptera Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Thailan
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