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Therates spinipennis xanthophobus

Spinipennis Tiger Beetle
Wiesner, 2008
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.

Similar taxa: Resembles *Calomera*, *Cephalota*, *Cicindela*

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: Aceh, S. barat, Bengkulu, S. selatan, Lampung)

Countries: Indonesia

Provinces / states: Sumatra · S. barat · Bengkulu · S. selatan · Lampung

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia