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Neocollyris sarawakensis sarawakensis
(Bates, 1874) · Subspecies
Sarawakensis Tiger Beetle
Description
Sarawakensis Tiger Beetle, 16mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Horn, 1901 Body 8–16 mm, strongly elongate with ant-mimicking habitus.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Neocollyris W. Horn, 1901 Body 8–16 mm, strongly elongate with ant-mimicking habitus.
Facts
- Tribe
- Collyridini
- Subtribe
- Collyridina
- Body length
- 16 mm
- Size class
- large
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental
- Distribution
- Laos, Vietnam, China (Guangdong)
- Countries
- China, Laos, Vietnam
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Naviaux, 1994
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *néos* (new) + Collyris — "new Collyris" (modern revision separating from historical Collyris s.l.).
FAQ
What is the Signata Tiger Beetle?
*Neocollyris* (Heterocollyris) Naviaux, 1994 is a subgenus of slender, metallic cicindelids haunting the bark and branches of Oriental forest trees. These elongate hunters, reaching 18 mm, conceal their larvae in bark burrows — a hallmark of arboreal Collyridini life. Around 23 species range across
Where does the Signata Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Oriental / Palearctic region. with records from La
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 76 · tier A_verified