Cicindela nebraskana
Genus diagnosis Diagnosis & identification
This diagnosis describes the genus Cicindela, not the individual species. Species-level characters are not yet recorded.
DIAGNOSIS — Cicindela Linnaeus, 1758 Type genus of Cicindelidae. Body 8–18 mm, elongate-cursorial; head wider than pronotum; eyes large, protuberant; ground color metallic with white maculation bands.
Similar taxa: Resembles *Apterodela*, *Cicindelidia*, *Cylindera*
Etymology
From Latin *cicindela* (glow-worm, firefly) — used by Pliny the Elder for luminous insects; refers to the iridescent elytra (feminine).
Seasonal activity
Active August–November (peak Sep–Oct)
Green = active months · Orange = peak. Peak: X-XII
Distribution
Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba), USA (Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nevada, New Mexico)
Countries: CA · Mexico · United States
Provinces / states: British Columbia · Alberta · Saskatchewan · Manitoba · Montana · North Dakota · South Dakota · Nevada · New Mexico
External references
GBIF · iNaturalist · Wikipedia