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Protocollyris pacholatkoi

(Bates, 1892) · Species

Pacholatkoi Tiger Beetle

Philippinensis Tiger Beetle (Protocollyris philippinensis), arboreal habitat, Oriental+Afrotropical region

Description

Pacholatkoi Tiger Beetle, 7mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Head elongate, distinctly longer than wide; eyewith large but somewhat laterally directed.

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — *Protocollyris* Mandl, 1975 Body medium (8–14 mm), strongly elongate ant-mimicking habitus. Head elongate, distinctly longer than wide; eyewith large but somewhat laterally directed.

Facts

Tribe
Collyridini
Subtribe
Collyridina
Body length
7 mm
Size class
small
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Oriental
Distribution
Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao)
Countries
Philippines
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1892

Phenology

Active October–April (peak Jan–Nov)

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Etymology

From Greek *prōtós* (first) + Collyris — "first/primitive Collyris".

FAQ

What is the Philippinensis Tiger Beetle?

Hidden on the bark of forest trees across tropical Asia, *Protocollyris* is the smallest-bodied genus in the tribe Collyridini, with adults measuring just 5–9 mm yet retaining the group's signature needle-like, highly elongate form. These metallic, fully winged beetles are nocturnal, spending their

Where does the Philippinensis Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Oriental+Afrotropical region. with r

External resources

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