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Polyrhanis oceanica
Werner, 2003 · Species
Oceanica Tiger Beetle
Description
Oceanica Tiger Beetle, 13.5mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Australasian — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Distinguished from other Afrotropical genera by aedeagal morphology and Rivalier (1963 African demembrement)
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Polyrhanis Rivalier, 1963 Body small–medium, slender Afrotropical Cicindelini. Distinguished from other Afrotropical genera by aedeagal morphology and Rivalier (1963 African demembrement)
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13.5 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Australasian
- Distribution
- Indonesia (Papua), Papua New Guinea
- Countries
- Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Werner, 2003
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *poly-* (many) + a Greek root — etymology obscure; coined by Rivalier 1963.
FAQ
What is the Ancorifera 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 Ancorifera Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Oriental / Australasian region. with records
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only