Protocollyris fragilis
| Protocollyris fragilis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Cicindelidae |
| Genus: | Protocollyris |
| Species: | P. fragilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Protocollyris fragilis Naviaux, 2004
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Protocollyris fragilis is a species of tiger beetle endemic to India and was found only in the state of Kerala.[1][2]
Etymology
[edit]The species name fragilis was given due to the delicate appearance of the beetle.[1]
Description
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ "Protocollyris fragilis Naviaux, 2004". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2025-05-26.