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Thopeutica guttula paluensis
Wiesner, 2013 · Subspecies
Guttula Tiger Beetle
Description
Guttula Tiger Beetle, 15mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Oriental — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 15 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- coastal-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Oriental
- Distribution
- Philippines (Mindanao)
- Countries
- Philippines
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Wiesner, 2013
Phenology
Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)
Etymology
Greek thopeutos (one who ambushes, lies in wait), referring to the predatory hunting behavior; Schaum (1861).
FAQ
What is the Guttula Tiger Beetle?
*Thopeutica* is an Oriental genus of tiger beetles distributed across Southeast Asia and Sundaland, favouring bare sandy riverbanks and clay-loam substrates. Metallic and fully winged, these medium-sized beetles are nocturnal hunters — their name derives from the Greek for "one who ambushes."
Where does the Guttula Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Oriental region. with records from Philippines (Mind
External resources
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only