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Protocollyris antennalis antennalis
(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies
Antennalis Tiger Beetle
Description
Antennalis Tiger Beetle, 7mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Head elongate, distinctly longer than wide; eyewith large but somewhat laterally directed; [inherited from species]
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — *Protocollyris* Mandl, 1975 Body medium (8–14 mm), strongly elongate ant-mimicking habitus. Head elongate, distinctly longer than wide; eyewith large but somewhat laterally directed. [inherited from species]
Facts
- Tribe
- Collyridini
- Subtribe
- Collyridina
- Body length
- 7 mm
- Size class
- small
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental
- Distribution
- Malaysia (Malacca)
- Countries
- Malaysia
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1892
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
From Greek *prōtós* (first) + Collyris — "first/primitive Collyris".
FAQ
What is the Antennalis Tiger Beetle?
Hidden on the bark of forest trees across tropical Asia, *Protocollyris* is the smallest-bodied genus in the tribe Collyridini, with adults measuring just 5–9 mm yet retaining the group's signature needle-like, highly elongate form. These metallic, fully winged beetles are nocturnal, spending their
Where does the Antennalis Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Malaysia
External resources
Data quality score: 77 · tier A_verified