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Distribution of Thopeutica (Thopeutica) virginalis

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[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Thopeutica ] Thopeutica (Thopeutica) virginalis (Horn, 1901) Distribution Figure 1. Color plate (artistic rendition) of T. (T.) virginalis (left), and map of the Philippine archipelago showing the Provinces where the specimens were said to be collected (right) based on the reference listed below. Luzon Cordillera Administrative region (CAR) Province of Apayao Municipality of Calanasan [2] MIMAROPA Region Province of Marinduque [3] Region V: Bicol Region Province of Masbate [3] Visayas Region VI: Western Visayas Province of Negros Occidental City of Silay Barangay Patag [1] Region VII: Central Visayas Province of Bohol [3] Province of Cebu City of Cebu Barangay Buhisan [3] Mindanao Region XI: Davao Region Province of Davao Oriental Muncipality of Boston [1] Comments The 2016 paper has included other distribution data such as the islands of Panay and Leyte  (page 195, reference 3). These are not included in the distribution map above because the

Distribution of Thopeutica (Thopeutica) suavissima

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[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Thopeutica ] Thopeutica (Thopeutica) suavissima (Schaum, 1862) Distribution Figure 1. Color plate (artistic rendition) of T. (T.) suavissima (left), and map of the Philippine archipelago showing the Province of  Apayao where the specimens were said to be collected (right) based on the reference listed below. Luzon Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Province of Apayao Municipality of Calanasan Barangay Tanglagan Comments The distribution data presented above is based on the published article listed in the reference section. 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. Reference: Medina, M.N.D., Cabras, A.A., Ibanez, J., Opiso, G., Villanueva, R.J.T. 2020. Annotated list of tiger