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Protocollyris pacholatkoi
(Bates, 1892) · Species
Pacholatkoi Tiger Beetle
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)
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
Data quality score: 78 · tier A_verified