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Distribution of Thopeutica (Thopeutica) petertaylori

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[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Thopeutica ] Thopeutica (Thopeutica) petertaylori  Medina, Cabras & Wiesner, 2019 Distribution Figure 1. Color plate (artistic rendition) of T. (T.) petertaylori (left), and map of the Philippine archipelago showing the Province of Davao de Oro where the specimens were said to be collected (right) based on the references listed below. Mindanao Region XI: Davao Region Province of Davao de Oro (formerly Compostella Valley) [2] Municipality of New Bataan [1] Comments 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] Medina, M.N. D., Cabras, A.A., and Wiesner J. 2019

Tiger Beetles of the Philippines

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[Main] This page is an ongoing project intended to assist researchers who are interested in Philippine tiger beetles. What are tiger beetles? List of Philippine tiger beetles Threatened tiger beetle species listed in DAO 2019-09 PH tiger beetles holotype tracker Tiger Beetles of the Philippines (Note: The list of species below shall be updated as soon as new information is available.) Genus Calomera Motschulsky, 1862 Genus Cylindera Westwood, 1831 Genus Heptodonta Hope, 1838 Genus Lophyra Motschulsky, 1859 Genus Myriochila Motschulsky, 1859 Genus Neocollyris Horn, 1901 Genus Prothyma Hope, 1838 Genus Therates Latreille, 1817 Genus Thopeutica Chaudoir, 1861 Genus Tricondyla , Latreille 1822 [Main]

Tiger beetles and where to find them - Cylindera (Cylinderina) sierramadrensis Wiesner & Dheurle, 2018

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[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Cylindera ] Cylindera (Cylinderina) sierramadrensis Wiesner & Dheurle, 2018 Information: Philippine endemic. Holotype was collected from Sierra Madre in February 2018. Named after the region where it was collected (Sierra Madre). Philippine distribution: Luzon Province of Aurora, Municipality of Dingalan, Sierra Madre Province of Nueva Ecija Visayas none Mindanao none Reference: Wiesner J. and Dheurle C. 2018. Remarks on the subgenus Cylindera Rivalier (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae: Cylindera) from the Philippines with description of a new species. Insecta Mundi. 0670; 1-16. [Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Cylindera ]