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Cicindelidia roseiventris linearis
(Bates, 1881) · Subspecies
Rosy-bellied Tiger Beetle
Description
Rosy-bellied 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 (Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi, Hidalgo…
- 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 Rosy-bellied 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 Rosy-bellied Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical / Nearctic region. wit
External resources
Data quality score: 80 · tier A_verified