Amblycheila schwarzi
Schwarz's Giant Tiger Beetle
Junior synonyms: utahensis Tanner, 1951
Nearctic IUCN NE
Rank
Species
Authorship
Casey, 1897
Tribe
Manticorini
Subtribe
none
Body length
33.5 mm
Habitat
open-ground
Activity
nocturnal
Wing type
apterous
Countries
1
Data level
complete
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Amblycheila, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — *Amblycheila* Say, 1830 Body large (22–35 mm), the largest Nearctic cicindelids; habituwith robust, elongate-cylindrical. Dorsum entirely matte black to dark brown, lacking metallic irides
Similar taxa: Resembles *Calochroa*, *Calomera*, *Cephalota*
Etymology
From Greek *amblýs* (blunt, obtuse) + χεῖλος (lip) — "blunt-lipped", referring to labral form.
Seasonal activity
Active April–September (peak May–Aug)
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Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: VI-VIII
Distribution
USA (California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada)
Countries: United States
Provinces / states: California · Utah · Arizona · Nevada
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia
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