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Cicindelidia cubana
(Bates, 1881) · Species
Cubana Tiger Beetle
Description
Cubana Tiger Beetle, 13mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Nearctic + Neotropical.
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Cicindelidia Rivalier, 1954 Body small–medium (8–15 mm), elongate Cicindelini. Nearctic + Neotropical.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Neotropical
- Distribution
- Mexico (Chihuahua, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Tabasco…
- Countries
- Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Panama, Nicaragua
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Bates, 1881
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
Diminutive of Cicindela — "small Cicindela"; coined by Rivalier 1954.
FAQ
What is the Cyaniventris Tiger Beetle?
*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
Where does the Cyaniventris Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical / Nearctic region. wit
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 72 · tier B_partial