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Cicindelidia thalestris cyaneocolorata

(Bates, 1881)

Common name: Thalestris Tiger Beetle

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

Distribution

USA (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina)

Riverine habitatBiome: Riverine
Provinces: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

Flight period

I

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

Similar to: Resembles Beckerium, Brasiella, Cicindela
II
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IV
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VIII
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X
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IV-IX (seasonally predictable)

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Taxonomic notes

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

Originally described as thalestris thalestris (Bates, 1881); transferred to Cicindelidia

Synonym: Cicindela thalestris thalestris (Bates, 1881) [basionym]

Data quality: 58/100  ·  Source: GBIF; matrix-morphology  ·  Verified by V. Štrunc · Audited: 2026-05-13

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