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Cicindelidia politula barbaraannae
(LeConte, 1851) · Subspecies
Little Tiger Beetle
Description
Little 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 (Texas, New Mexico), Mexico (Coahuila)
- Countries
- United States, Mexico
- Conservation
- LC
- Described by
- LeConte, 1851
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
Diminutive of Cicindela — "small Cicindela"; coined by Rivalier 1954.
FAQ
What is the Little 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 Little Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. with records fr
External resources
Data quality score: 76 · tier A_verified