Distribution of Thopeutica (Thopeutica) anichtchenkoi

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[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Thopeutica]

Thopeutica (Thopeutica) anichtchenkoi Wiesner, 2015

Distribution

Figure 1. Color plate (artistic rendition) of T. (T.) anichtchenkoi (left), and map of the Philippine archipelago showing the Provinces where the specimens were said to be collected (right) based on the references listed below.
Mindanao
Region X: Northern Mindanao
  • Province of Bukidnon
    • Municipality of Cabanglasan [2]
Region XI: Davao Region
  • Province of Davao de Oro [3]
    • Municipality of New Bataan [1]
    • Municipality of Maco
      • Barangay Masara [2]
  • Province of Davao del Sur
    • City of Davao
      • Barangay Tamayong [2]
Region XII: SOCCSKSARGEN
  • Province of South Cotabato [2]

Comment

The distribution data presented above are based on the published articles listed under the references. Wildlife Gratuitous Permits (WGP) may need to be verified to confirm the accuracy of the locality where the specimens were collected. WGPs are issued by the Regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Copies of the WGPs can be acquired through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

References:

[1] Cabras, A.A., Medina, M.N.D., and Wiesner, J. 2016. Tiger Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Cicindelinae) of Compostela Valley Province, Mindanao Island, Philippines. Biotropia Vol. 23(2); 137-143

[2] Wiesner J. 2015. Two new Thopeutica species from the Philippines. Mitteilungen des Internationalen Entomologischen Vol. 40; 1-8. 

[3] Medina, M.N., Cabras, A., Ramillano, H., and Villanueva, R.J. 2020. Tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of Davao Region, Mindanao, Philippines.  Journal of Threatened Taxa. Vol.12(4); 15460-15467.

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