Tiger Beetles of Estonia
Interactive field guide · Cicindelidae · Cicindelidae matrix v54
8
Species
0
Endemics ★
1
Genera
May
Peak season
Estonia holds 8 species of tiger beetle (Cicindelidae). 1 genera recorded. Dominant genera: Cicindela (8).
Habitats: coastal (8)
1
Genera
May
Peak month
Iconic species of Estonia
Cicindela sylvatica sylvatica
Wood Tiger Beetle
Among Africa's most specialized tiger beetles, *Cicindela* (Austrocicindela) haunts the bark and wood of forest trees rather than open ground — a rare arboreal lifestyle in the family. Nocturnal hunte…
Iridescent
10–18 mm
8 species
What to expect: Peak activity in May. Dominant habitats: coastal (8).
| Genus | Spp. | Traits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicindela | 8 | coastal Iridescent | DIAGNOSIS — *Cicindela* (Austrocicindela) Rivalier, 1963. Body ~14 mm, depressed; dark/matte; nocturnal; arboreal on bar… |
Cicindela maritima
Dejean, 1822 · 10–18 mm
coastal
Active April–October
C+S European Territory, Altai, W Siberia
cf. Calomera Cephalota Cosmodela
coastal
Active April–October
C+S European Territory, Altai, W Siberia
cf. Calomera Cephalota Cosmodela
coastal
Active April–October
C+S European Territory, Altai, W Siberia
cf. Calomera Cephalota Cosmodela
coastal
Active April–June (peak May)
C+S European Territory, Altai, W Siberia
cf. Calomera Cephalota Cosmodela
Cicindela sylvatica
Linnaeus, 1758 · 10–18 mm
coastal
Active May–September (peak May–Aug)
N, C+S European Territory, Altai, W+E Siberia, Far East
cf. Apterodela Calochroa Calomera
Cicindela sylvatica fasciatopunctata
Linnaeus, 1758 · 10–18 mm
coastal
Active May–September (peak May–Aug)
N, C+S European Territory, Altai, W+E Siberia, Far East
cf. Apterodela Calochroa Calomera
coastal
Active May–September (peak May–Aug)
N, C+S European Territory, Altai, W+E Siberia, Far East
cf. Apterodela Calochroa Calomera
coastal
Active May–August (peak Jun–Jul)
N, C+S European Territory, Altai, W+E Siberia, Far East
cf. Calomera Cephalota Cosmodela
| Taxon | Authority | Flight | Distribution | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicindela maritima | Dejean, 1822 | C+S European Territory NT | ||
| Cicindela maritima impercepta | Dejean, 1822 | C+S European Territory NT | ||
| Cicindela maritima kirgisica | Dejean, 1822 | C+S European Territory NT | ||
| Cicindela maritima maritima | Dejean, 1822 | C+S European Territory NT | ||
| Cicindela sylvatica | Linnaeus, 1758 | N NT | ||
| Cicindela sylvatica fasciatopunctata | Linnaeus, 1758 | N NT | ||
| Cicindela sylvatica rubescens | Linnaeus, 1758 | N NT | ||
| Cicindela sylvatica sylvatica | Linnaeus, 1758 | N NT |