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Cicindelidia thalestris cyaneocolorata

(Bates, 1881) · Subspecies

Thalestris Tiger Beetle

Thalestris Tiger Beetle (Cicindelidia thalestris), riverine sandy habitat, Nearctic region

Description

Thalestris Tiger Beetle, 13mm, riverine sandy specialist, diurnal, Nearctic — 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
Distribution
USA (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri…
Countries
United States, Mexico
Conservation
NE
Described by
Bates, 1881

Phenology

Active April–September (peak May–Jul)

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Etymology

Diminutive of Cicindela — "small Cicindela"; coined by Rivalier 1954.

FAQ

What is the Thalestris 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 Thalestris Tiger Beetle live?

It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Nearctic / Neotropical region. with re

External resources

Data quality score: 58 · tier C_gbif_only