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Cicindelidia senilis
Wiesner, 2007 · Species
Senilis Tiger Beetle
Description
Senilis Tiger Beetle, 13mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Nearctic / 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
- Nearctic / Neotropical
- Distribution
- USA (?Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri)…
- Countries
- United States, Mexico
- 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 Schauppii 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 Schauppii Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. with reco
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist
Data quality score: 76 · tier A_verified