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Cicindela - Cicindela limbalis
Copyright © 2009 Carol Davis

Cicindela - Cicindela limbalis
Antelope Island, Davis County, Utah, USA
March 3, 2009
I was surprised to see this beetle out this early in the year, although it was about 65 degrees. I only got a good photo because it couldn't fly well because of its wound and it finally gave up trying to elude me.
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Contributed by Carol Davis on 4 March, 2009 - 8:18pm
Last updated 4 December, 2009 - 3:50pm

Moved
Moved from Common Tiger Beetles.
… Carol Davis, 4 December, 2009 - 3:50pm login or register to post comments

I've gone back and forth on this...
...but I think I'm ready to conclude that this is actually Cicindela limbalis, based on the distinctly angled middle maculation and its occurrence in Utah (I don't believe denverensis gets that far west).
… Ted C. MacRae, 18 October, 2009 - 4:45pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Ted.
I'm sorry it's taken so long to say thanks for the ID. I found your posting buried in my sent mail.
… Carol Davis, 4 December, 2009 - 3:50pm login or register to post comments

I'm inclined...
...to say Cicindela denverensis, but the little bit of reddish blush keeps me from ruling out C. limbalis. These two species are closely related, variable in coloration and maculation, and can be difficult to separate in areas where they co-occur - perhaps due to hybridization.
… Ted C. MacRae, 8 October, 2009 - 10:38pm login or register to post comments

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