Therates spinipennis xanthophilus
Spinipennis Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: acutipennis Linden, 1829
Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Subspecies
Authorship
Wiesner, 2008
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Theratina
Body length
12 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
partial
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Therates, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — Therates Latreille, 1816 Body 7–13 mm, elongate-compact forest habitus. Ground color dark with pale maculation. [inherited from species]
Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*
Etymology
From Greek *thēratḗs* (hunter, one who hunts) — referring to predatory habits of these arboreal cicindelids.
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Indonesia (Sumatra: S. barat)
Countries: Indonesia
Provinces / states: Sumatra
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia