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Cicindelidia hemorrhagica

(Bates, 1881)

Common name: Hemorrhagica Tiger Beetle

Tribe
Cicindelini
Subtribe
Cicindelina
Bioregion
Nearctic / Neotropical
Countries
2
Body length
13 mm
Habitat
riverine-sandy
Activity
diurnal
Wings
macropterous

Distribution

USA (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico), Mexico (Baja California)

Riverine habitatBiome: Riverine
Provinces: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California

Flight period

I

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

Similar to: Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
II
III
IV
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VII
VIII
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X
XI
XII

IV-IX (seasonally predictable, temperate zone)

Key diagnostic characters

DIAGNOSIS — Cicindelidia Rivalier, 1954 Body small–medium (8–15 mm), elongate Cicindelini. Nearctic + Neotropical.

Precise distribution

US, MX

Confidence profile

geo:M|bio:H|morph:H|pheno:I|elev:I|obs:M

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Taxonomic notes

Original combination: [orig. comb.] hemorrhagica arizonae (Bates, 1881) (Bates, 1881)

Originally described as hemorrhagica arizonae (Bates, 1881); transferred to Cicindelidia · Verified in Wiesner 2020 checklist

Synonym: Cicindela hemorrhagica arizonae (Bates, 1881) [basionym]

Data quality: 76/100  ·  Source: GBIF; Wiesner2020; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

Frequently asked

What is the Hemorrhagica 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 Hemorrhagica Tiger Beetle live? ▾
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. wit