Thopeutica subaurothoracica
Subaurothoracica Tiger Beetle
Oriental IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
(Bates, 1874)
Subgenus
Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Body length
15 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
macropterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Thopeutica, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — Thopeutica Schaum, 1861 Body medium, elongate Oriental Cicindelini. Distinguished from Cylindera and related genera by aedeagal morphology.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Abroscelis*, *Antennaria*, *Apteroessa*
Etymology
Greek thopeutos (one who ambushes, lies in wait), referring to the predatory hunting behavior; Schaum (1861).
Seasonal activity
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII
Distribution
Indonesia (Sulawesi: S. barat)
Countries: Indonesia
Provinces / states: Sulawesi
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia