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Prothyma heteromallicollis heteromallicollis

Wiesner, 2004

Common name: Heteromallicollis Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Prothymina
Bioregion
Oriental
Countries
1
Body length
14 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

Philippines (Mindanao)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: Mindanao

Flight period

I

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

Similar to: Resembles Abroscelis, Antennaria, Apteroessa
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII

IV-IX (seasonally predictable)

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Frequently asked

What is the Heteromallicollis Tiger Beetle? ▾
On sun-baked laterite and dry clay pans of Southeast Asia and New Guinea, Prothyma (Pseudodistypsidera) hunts with the zeal its name implies. These metallic, fully winged beetles reach 10–16 mm and are active by day across compacted substrates in the Oriental and Australasian tropics.
Where does the Heteromallicollis Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Phi