Cicindelidia

Overview

*Cicindelidia* Rivalier, 1954 is a metallic, nocturnal tiger beetle genus of roughly 60 species ranging from the United States and Mexico south through Central America. These small to medium beetles (8–18 mm) favour open wet habitats including riparian clay banks and sandy-clay substrates. Greatest diversity occurs in Mexico.

Type species: Cicindela trifasciata Fabricius, 1781 [by original designation (Rivalier 1954)]

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