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Cicindelidia cyaniventris

(Bates, 1881) · Species

Cyaniventris Tiger Beetle

Dysenterica Tiger Beetle (Cicindelidia dysenterica), riverine sandy habitat, Nearctic region

Description

Cyaniventris Tiger Beetle, 13mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Neotropical / Nearctic — 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 / Nearctic
Distribution
Mexico (Tamaulipas, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Colima, Guanajuato…
Countries
Mexico
Conservation
NE
Described by
Wiesner, 2007

Phenology

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

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Etymology

Diminutive of Cicindela — "small Cicindela"; coined by Rivalier 1954.

FAQ

What is the Dysenterica 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 Dysenterica Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. with

External resources

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