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[Main] [Tiger beetles of PH] This tracker is created to assist researchers who are interested in studying the holotypes of Philippine tiger beetle species. The following is not a full list, but shall be constantly updated. The information presented here are based only on the publications listed under the references. The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) defines a  "holotype"  as "the single specimen upon which a new nominal species-group taxon is based in the original publication" (Chapter 16, Article 73.1, reference 8). The  Wildlife Export Certification  issued by the DENR for specimens that are transported outside of the country states that:  "Further, upon completion of the Research purposes, representatives of all the species collected, excluding holotypes may be retained on deposit with the [foreign university] and all remaining specimens including holotypes shall be returned to the Philippines and deposited at the National Museum of t...

[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Calomera ] Calomera cabigasi  Cassola, 2011 Calomera   cabigasi   is similar to  C.  decemguttata   but smaller in size, have darker elytra, and pattern of elytral spots are slightly different. Head Gena and head glabrous, dull black in color, with greenish reflections at the orbital declivities. Eyes yellowish in color. Labrum yellow, narrowly blackened in front, wider than longer, distinctly raised in the middle. In females, two adjacent teeth may be present. Mandibles are short, yellow at base, black on teeth. Palpi slightly dark, maxillary palps metallic black with slight greenish reflections, labials yellow with last joint metallic greenish black. Antennae slender, longer in males than in females, antennomeres 1-4 metallic black with some green reflections, antenomeres 5-11 dull brownish-black, finely and evenly pubescent. Thorax Pronotum subsquare, subparallel-sided, glabrous, some white...

[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] Genus Calomera  Motschulsky, 1862 The genus Calomera is represented by five species in the Philippines. Calomera angulata angulata Calomera cabigasi Distribution Morphological description Calomera despectata Distribution Calomera lacrymosa Distribution Calomera mi ndanaoensis Distribution [Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH]

[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, 190 Genus Prothyma Hope, 1838 Genus Therates Latreille, 1817 Genus Thopeutica Chaudoir, 1861 Genus Tricondyla , Latreille 1822 [Main]

[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Calomera ] Calomera despectata Horn, 1892 Philippine distribution: Luzon Mainland Luzon [1][2] Visayas Leyte [1][2] Negros [1] Mindanao none References: [1] Cassola, F. 2011. Studies of Tiger Beetles. CLXXXIX. A new Calomera Species from Mindanao, Philippines. Zoologische Staatssammlung Munchen/Verlag Friedrich Pfeil. Vol.34(1) [2]  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). [Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus  Calomera ]

[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Calomera ] Calomera   cabigasi   Cassola, 2011 Distribution Figure 1. Color plate (artistic rendition) of C. cabigasi (left), and map of the Philippine archipelago showing the Provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, and Davao de Oro where the specimens were said to be collected (right) based on the references listed below. Mindanao Region X: Northern Mindanao Province of Misamis Oriental City of Gingoog Province of Bukidnon Municipality of Cabanglasan Municipality of Impasug-ong Region XI: Davao Region Province of Davao de Oro (formerly Compostela Valley) Municipality of New Bataan References: [1] Cassola, F. 2011. Studies of Tiger Beetles. CLXXXIX. A new Calomera Species from Mindanao, Philippines. Zoologische Staatssammlung Munchen/Verlag Friedrich Pfeil. Vol.34(1) [2] Medina, Milton Norman, Anichtchenko, Alexande, and Wiesner, Jürgen. 2021. Review of the tiger beetle genus Calomera Motschulsky, 1862 (Coleoptera: Cicinde...

[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Calomera ] Calomera mindanaoensis Cassola, 2000 Distribution Figure 1. Color plate (artistic rendition) of C. mindanaoensis (left), and map of the Philippine archipelago showing the Regions and specific Provinces where the specimens were said to be collected (right) based on the references listed below. Mindanao Region IX: Zamboanga Peninsula [3] Region X: Northern Mindanao Province of Camiguin Municipality of Catarman Barangay Mainit (9°10'4.7"N, 124°39'23"E) [7] See comment [G] Barangay Santo Niño (9°10'30"N, 124°40'44"E) [7] See comment [F & H] Municipality of Mambajao Barangay Poblacion (9°15'9"N, 124°42'31"E) [7] See comment [D] Barangay Baylao (9°13'24"N, 124°41'47"E) [7] See comment [E] Municipality of Sagay [7] Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Bacolod Barangay Babalaya (8°9'4"N, 124°0'57"E) [7] See comment [I] Barangay Espe...

[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] [Genus Calomera ] Calomera lacrymosa   Dejean, 1825 Distribution Figure 1. Color plate (artistic rendition) of C. lacrymosa (left), and map of the Philippine archipelago (right) showing the provinces where the specimens were said to be collected based on the references listed below. Luzon Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Province of Apayao Municipality of Calanasan [11], Barangay Tanglagan [7], 18.3737°N, 120.9610°E. See comment [A]  Kabgao (probably Municipality of Kabugao) [2] Province of Ifugao, Municipality of Lagawe [2] MIMAROPA Region Province of Oriental Mindoro, Municipality of Naujan, Barangay Magtibay, Mt. Halcon  [2] Province of Palawan Municipality of San Vicente Barangay Port Barton, Albaguin Island (probably what is now known as Albaguan island) [2] Municipality Narra, Estrella Falls [2] Municipality of Brooke's Point, Tigoplan (probably a river?) [2] Municipality of Aborlan, Canacan (Canacan ...