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Polyrhanis guineensis

(Bates, 1892)

Common name: Guineensis Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Australasian
Countries
1
Body length
13.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Papua New Guinea

Flight period

I

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Archidela
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VI-X (rainfall-triggered, variable)

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] guineensis guineensis (Bates, 1892) (Bates, 1892)

Originally described as guineensis guineensis (Bates, 1892); transferred to Polyrhanis

Synonym: Cicindela guineensis guineensis (Bates, 1892) [basionym]

Data quality: 58/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Guineensis Tiger Beetle? ▾
Polyrhanis Rivalier, 1963 is a genus of roughly 52 nocturnal tiger beetles endemic to New Guinea and adjacent islands, where adults rest and hunt on tree trunks and branches in forest. Their flattened bodies and dark, matte coloration make them cryptic against bark, and larvae develop within burro
Where does the Guineensis Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Australasian region. with records from Papua