Tricondyla mellyi

Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification

This diagnosis describes the genus Tricondyla, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.

DIAGNOSIS — Tricondyla Latreille, 1822 Body 14–20 mm, elongate Collyridini with strongly cylindrical pronotum and ant-mimicking habitus. Distinguished from Neocollyris by larger body size (14–20 vs 8–

Similar taxa: Resembles *Collyris*, *Derocrania*, *Neocollyris*

Etymology

From Greek *tri-* (three) + *kóndylos* (knuckle, joint) — referring to characteristic body proportions or articulations.

Seasonal activity

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VII-VIII

Distribution

Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, China (Guangxi, Xizang, Yunnan)

Countries: China · Laos · Myanmar · Thailand · Vietnam

Provinces / states: Guangxi · Xizang · Yunnan

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia