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Cicindelidia amargosae amargosae
(Schaupp, 1884) · Subspecies
Amargosae Tiger Beetle
Description
Amargosae Tiger Beetle, 13mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Nearctic — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Nearctic
- Distribution
- USA (Nevada - Nye County)
- Countries
- United States
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Leng, 1902
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
Diminutive of Cicindela — "small Cicindela"; coined by Rivalier 1954.
FAQ
What is the Amargosae 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 Amargosae Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic region. with records from USA (
External resources
Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only