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Cicindelidia trifasciata ascendens
(Fabricius, 1781) · Subspecies
Three-banded Tiger Beetle
Description
Three-banded 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
- Chile (Carrizal, Unasco, La Serena, Coquimbo, Tongoy…
- Countries
- Chile
- Conservation
- LC
- Described by
- Fabricius, 1781
Phenology
Active April–September (peak May–Jul)
Etymology
Diminutive of Cicindela — "small Cicindela"; coined by Rivalier 1954.
FAQ
What is the Three-banded 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 Three-banded Tiger Beetle live?
It specialises in riverine sandy habitats. distributed across the Neotropical / Nearctic region. wit
External resources
GBIF · Wikipedia · iNaturalist · IUCN
Data quality score: 78 · tier A_verified