Distribution of Thopeutica (Thopeutica) virginalis

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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 specific provinces were not presented.

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] Cassola, F.  2000. Studies on Tiger Beetles. CII. The Cicindelidae Collected by Roland Müller in the Philippine Islands, with Description of Three New Species (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae). 
Zool. Med. Leiden. Vol. 73; 491-509. 

[2] Medina, M.N.D., Cabras, A.A., Ibanez, J., Opiso, G., Villanueva, R.J.T. 2020. Annotated list of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) in Calanasan Apayao Province, Luzon, Philippines. Check List 16(1): 37-45. https://doi.org/10.15560/16.1.37

[3] 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). 188-201

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