Protocollyris fragilis

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Protocollyris fragilis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Adephaga
Family: Cicindelidae
Genus: Protocollyris
Species:
P. fragilis
Binomial name
Protocollyris fragilis
Naviaux, 2004

Protocollyris fragilis is a species of tiger beetle endemic to India and was found only in the state of Kerala. [1] [2]

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Etymology

The species name fragilis was given due to the delicate appearance of the beetle. [1]

Description

The females were 9.2 mm with a dark blue slender forebody and light green elytra. It has a narrow head and eyes not protruding. It has shallow interocular cavity and short labrum and labial palpi. It has reddish brown mandibles and femurs with black tibiae and tarsi. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Naviaux, Roger (2004). "Les Collyris (Coleoptera Cicindelidae). Complément à la « Révision du genre Collyris (sensu lato) » et description de nouveaux taxons". Publications de la Société Linnéenne de Lyon. 73 (3): 69–70. doi:10.3406/linly.2004.13506.
  2. ↑ "Protocollyris fragilis Naviaux, 2004". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
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