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Cicindelidia carthagena carthagena
(Dejean, 1831) · Subspecies
Cartagena Tiger Beetle
Description
Cartagena Tiger Beetle, 13mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Neotropical / 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
- Neotropical / Nearctic
- Distribution
- Mexico (Baja California, Baja California Sur)
- Countries
- 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 Cartagena 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 Cartagena Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical / Nearctic region. with reco
External resources
Data quality score: 80 · tier A_verified