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[Main]   [PH Archipelago]   [Visayas] Province of Cebu Figure 1. A map of the Philippine archipelago (inset) showing the Visayas group of islands (red), and the Province of Cebu (green). List of City and Municipalities: City of Bogo City of Carcar City of Cebu City of Danao City of Naga City of Talisay City of Toledo City of Lapu-lapu City of Mandaue Municipality of Alcantara Municipality of Alcoy Municipality of Alegria Municipality of Aloguinsan Municipality of Argao Municipality of Asturias Municipality of Badian Municipality of Balamban Municipality of Bantayan Municipality of Barili Municipality of Boljoon Municipality of Borbon Municipality of Carmen Municipality of Catmon Municipality of Compostela Municipality of Consolacion Municipality of Cordova Municipality of Daanbantayan Municipality of Dalaguete Municipality of Dumanjug Municipality of Ginatilan Municipality of Liloan Municipality of Madredejos Municipality of Malabuyoc Municipality of Medellin Municipality of M...

[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 ...

[Main] [Tiger Beetles of PH] Tiger beetles are among the intriguing species of the insect taxon due to their brazen feeding behavior, attractive colors, and ability to occupy a variety of habitats [4]. On average, an adult tiger beetle measures from 10 to 20 mm in length. They are so named because they are able to move in high speed of approximately 1.9kph. They are generally carnivorous, feeding on smaller insects and arthropods. Their dorsal coloration have interesting patterns and are sometimes colorful. These maculations function mainly as anti-predator mechanisms. They are able to blend with their background. Sometimes their iridescent color misleads predators such as birds in determining the distance between them. Other times predator attacks are targeted on the elytra ensuring a higher probability of survival. Tiger beetles can be found all over the world except in Antarctica, the Arctic north, Tasmania, and some isolated oceanic islands such as Hawaii and the Maldive...