Distribution of Thopeutica (Thopeutica) petertaylori

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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. Thopeutica petertaylori, a new tiger beetle species (Colpeoptera: Cicindelidae) from Mindanao, Philippines. Insecta Mundi: A Journal of world Insect Systematics. 0733; 1-5.

[2] 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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