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Therates fruhstorferi sauteri

(Bates, 1892) · Subspecies

Fruhstorferi Tiger Beetle

Fruhstorferi Tiger Beetle (Therates fruhstorferi), arboreal habitat, Oriental region

Description

Fruhstorferi Tiger Beetle, 12mm, arboreal specialist, diurnal, Oriental / Palearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Key characters

Ground color dark with pale maculation; [inherited from species]

Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS — Therates Latreille, 1816 Body 7–13 mm, elongate-compact forest habitus. Ground color dark with pale maculation. [inherited from species]

Facts

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Theratina
Body length
12 mm
Size class
medium
Habitat
arboreal
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous
Bioregion
Oriental / Palearctic
Distribution
Vietnam, China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Hubei, Guizhou, Hunan…
Countries
China, Vietnam
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1892

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Greek *thēratḗs* (hunter, one who hunts) — referring to predatory habits of these arboreal cicindelids.

FAQ

What is the Fruhstorferi Tiger Beetle?

*Therates* Latreille, 1816 comprises around 130 species of diurnal tiger beetles inhabiting moist forests across South and Southeast Asia, from the Sundaland archipelago to the Philippines. These dark, flattened beetles hunt across low vegetation and forest-floor substrates near streams, with larvae

Where does the Fruhstorferi Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in arboreal habitats. distributed across the Oriental / Palearctic region. with recor

External resources

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