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Cicindelidia obsoleta neojuvenilis
(Say, 1824) · Subspecies
Loamy Ground Tiger Beetle
Description
Loamy Ground Tiger Beetle, 13mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Nearctic / Neotropical — tiger beetle data, photos & distribution.
Key characters
Nearctic + Neotropical; [inherited from species]
Diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS — Cicindelidia Rivalier, 1954 Body small–medium (8–15 mm), elongate Cicindelini. Nearctic + Neotropical. [inherited from species]
Facts
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Subtribe
- Cicindelina
- Body length
- 13 mm
- Size class
- medium
- Habitat
- riverine-sandy
- Activity
- diurnal
- Wings
- macropterous
- Bioregion
- Nearctic / Neotropical
- Distribution
- USA (Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma)…
- Countries
- Mexico, United States
- Conservation
- LC
- Described by
- Say, 1824
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
Diminutive of Cicindela — "small Cicindela"; coined by Rivalier 1954.
FAQ
What is the Loamy Ground 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 Loamy Ground Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. wit
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist · IUCN
Data quality score: 76 · tier A_verified