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Neocollyris gracilicornis
(Bates, 1874) · Species
Gracilicornis Tiger Beetle
Description
Gracilicornis Tiger Beetle, 16mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Oriental+Afrotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Horn, 1901 Body 8–16 mm, strongly elongate with ant-mimicking habitus.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Neocollyris W. Horn, 1901 Body 8–16 mm, strongly elongate with ant-mimicking habitus.
Facts
- Tribe
- Collyridini
- Subtribe
- Collyridina
- Body length
- 16 mm
- Size class
- large
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental+Afrotropical
- Distribution
- China (Guangxi)
- Countries
- China
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Naviaux, 2007
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *néos* (new) + Collyris — "new Collyris" (modern revision separating from historical Collyris s.l.).
FAQ
What is the Hengoati 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 Hengoati Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Palearctic / Oriental region. with records from
External resources
Data quality score: 61 · tier B_partial