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Tricondyla pulchripes

Pulchripes Tiger Beetle
Werner, 2003
Junior synonyms: freyi Mandl, 1955
Oriental / Palearctic IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Werner, 2003
Tribe
Collyridini
Subtribe
Tricondylina
Body length
23.5 mm
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wing type
apterous
Countries
4
Data level
complete

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)

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

Distribution

China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hong Kong, Yunnan), Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos

Countries: China · Cambodia · Laos · Vietnam

Provinces / states: Fujian · Guangdong · Guangxi · Hainan · Hong Kong · Yunnan

External references

GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia