Distribution of Thopeutica (Thopeutica) interposita

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Thopeutica (Thopeutica) interposita (Horn, 1892)

Distribution


Figure 1. Color plate (artistic rendition) of T. (T.) interposita (left), and map of the Philippine archipelago showing the Provinces of  Cavite and Quezon where the specimens were said to be collected (right) based on the references listed below.

Luzon

Region IV-A: CALABARZON
  • Province of Cavite
    • Municipality of Ternate [1]
  • Province of Quezon
    • Municipality of Panukulan
      • The 2006 paper [2] indicated the distribution as "Philippinen: Polillo Is.\Panuculan..." (page 51, reference 2). "Panuculan" probably refers to the Municipality of Panukulan which is located in Polillo island.
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The 2016 paper has also presented another distribution data for T. (T.) interposita as "? Mindoro" (page 195, reference 1). This is not included in the distribution map presented above due to the question mark placed before the word Mindoro. This may mean that the Mindoro distribution for T. (T.) interposita is doubtful.

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., Cabigas, E., and Wiesner, J. 2016. Updated checklist of tiger beetles in the Philippines (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Cicindelinae). (131th. Contribution towards the knowledge of Cicindelinae)

[2] Cassola, F., Zettel, H. 2006. A new species and a new record of Thopeutica Chaudoir, 1861 from Polillo Island, Quezon Province, the Philippines (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae). Z. Arb. Ge, Ost.Ent. 58; 45-52.

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