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Neocollyris purpureomaculata
Naviaux, 1994 · Species
Purpureomaculata Tiger Beetle
Description
Purpureomaculata Tiger Beetle, 16mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Oriental — 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
- Distribution
- Indonesia (Sumatra: Lau Rakit)
- Countries
- Indonesia
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Naviaux, 1994
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 Purpureomaculata 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 Purpureomaculata Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records fr
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 75 · tier A_verified