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Cicindela ohlone

Freitag & Kavanaugh, 1993

Common name: Ohlone Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Nearctic
Countries
1
Body length
14 mm
Habitat
coastal-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

USA (California)

Coastal habitatBiome: Coastal sandy
Provinces: California

Flight period

I

Active April–October (peak May–Sep)

Similar to: Resembles Apterodela, Cicindelidia, Cylindera
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