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Therates tonkinensis

Tonkinensis Tiger Beetle
Wiesner, 2004
Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Wiesner, 2004
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Theratina
Body length
12 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete

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 *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

Vietnam

Countries: Vietnam

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia