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Cicindelidia clarina clarina
(LeConte, 1851) · Subspecies
Clearwater Tiger Beetle
Description
Clearwater Tiger Beetle, 13mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Nearctic / Neotropical — 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 / Neotropical
- Distribution
- Mexico (Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas)
- Countries
- Mexico
- Conservation
- NE
- Described by
- Casey, 1897
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
Diminutive of Cicindela — "small Cicindela"; coined by Rivalier 1954.
FAQ
What is the Clearwater 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 Clearwater Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. with re
External resources
Data quality score: 75 · tier A_verified