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Cicindela tranquebarica viridissima

Herbst, 1806 · Subspecies

Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle

Transbaicalica Tiger Beetle (Cicindela transbaicalica), coastal sandy habitat, Palearctic region

Description

Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle, 14mm, coastal sandy specialist, diurnal, Nearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.

Facts

Tribe: Cicindelini
Subtribe: Cicindelina
Body length: 14 mm
Size class: medium
Habitat: coastal-sandy
Activity: diurnal
Wings: macropterous
Bioregion: Nearctic
Distribution: Russia (Transbaikal)
Countries: Russia
Conservation: LC
Described by: Motschulsky, 1844

Phenology

Active June–October (peak Jul–Aug)

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Etymology

From Latin *cicindela* (glow-worm, firefly) — used by Pliny the Elder for luminous insects; refers to the iridescent elytra (feminine).

FAQ

What is the Transbaicalica Tiger Beetle?

Among Africa's most specialized tiger beetles, *Cicindela* (Austrocicindela) haunts the bark and wood of forest trees rather than open ground — a rare arboreal lifestyle in the family. Nocturnal hunters, their larvae develop in burrows within bark. This small subgenus of four species represents a st

Where does the Transbaicalica Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in coastal sandy habitats. distributed across the Palearctic region. with records

External resources

GBIF · Wikipedia

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