Species Cicindela scutellaris

Classification · Synonyms and other taxonomic changes · Size · Identification · Habitat · Life Cycle · Internet References

Cicindela scutellaris rugifrons - Cicindela scutellaris

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Coleoptera (Beetles)

Suborder Adephaga (Ground and Water Beetles)

Family Carabidae (Ground Beetles)

Subfamily Cicindelinae (Tiger Beetles)

Tribe Cicindelini

Genus Cicindela

Species scutellaris (Cicindela scutellaris)

Synonyms and other taxonomic changes

Cicindela scutelaris- the original, incorrect, spelling

Size

Length: between 11 and 13 mm

Identification

Dorsal coloration: iridescent reddish bronze to iridescent reddish purple. Maculations either reduced or entirely absent.

Habitat

Commonly found in dry sandy habitats with sparse vegetation such as blowouts, dune swales, and roads.

Life Cycle

A spring/fall species with a 2 year lifecycle.

Internet References

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/insects/tigb/usa/77.htm

North Dakota State University Photos

Contributed by Troy Bartlett on 6 March, 2005 - 4:16pm
Additional contributions by Mike Boone, Chris Wirth, Chuck Entz
Last updated 27 September, 2006 - 1:41am

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