Explanation of Names
In
Words by William Whitaker, "abdominalis" translates to "gluttony", quite appropriate for a Tiger beetle.
Size
8-11 mm
(1). Comments
here give length as 7-9 mm, and Choate
(2) says northern populations are larger than southern.
Identification
Tiny. Shiny blackish with some blue above, whitish crescents at tip of
elytra.
Range
Southeastern Coastal Plain: New Jersey south to northern half of Florida, west to Louisiana.
Habitat
dry sandy areas and barrens
Season
Adults active March-October, but typically July, August.
Life Cycle
Larvae live in burrows up to 30 inches (75 cm) deep in same sandy habitats where adults occur. Overwinters as late
instar larva and
pupates in spring.
Print References
Pearson et al., pp. 126-127, plate 17
(1)
Choate,
A Field Guide and Identification Manual for Florida and Eastern U.S. Tiger Beetles, pages 82-83, 126
(2)Contributed by
Tony DiTerlizzi on 19 July, 2004 - 3:51pm
Additional contributions by
cotinisLast updated 3 July, 2007 - 9:52pm
