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Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle

Cicindela (Cicindela) fulgida Say 1823

Conservation Status

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This species is relatively rare in Alberta.
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Cyclicity

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Adults of this species have been collected in May, July and August and are expected in June.
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Distribution

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The range of this species extends through central and eastern United States to southeastern and south central Canada. This species is found only in the southeastern corner of Alberta.
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General Description

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These beetles differ from all other Alberta cicindelids in their heavy maculation pattern and greasy appearance. The humeral lunule touches or blends into the middle band.
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Habitat

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Alkaline soils along streams and coulees; adults found in areas devoid of vegetation.
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Life Cycle

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Members of this spring-fall species overwinter as adults, and is on the ANHIC watch list.
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Trophic Strategy

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None available.
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Cicindela fulgida

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Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle; Cicindela fulgida fulgida

Cicindela fulgida, known generally as the crimson saltflat tiger beetle or shiny tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3][4][5]

Subspecies

These three subspecies belong to the species Cicindela fulgida:

  • Cicindela fulgida fulgida Say, 1823 (crimson saltflat tiger beetle)
  • Cicindela fulgida pseudowillistoni W. Horn, 1938
  • Cicindela fulgida westbournei Calder, 1922

References

  1. ^ "Cicindela fulgida Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  2. ^ "Cicindela fulgida". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  3. ^ "Cicindela fulgida species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  4. ^ Bousquet, Yves (2012). "Catalogue of Geadephaga (Coleoptera, Adephaga) of America, north of Mexico". ZooKeys (245): 1–1722. doi:10.3897/zookeys.245.3416. PMC 3577090. PMID 23431087.
  5. ^ Duran, Daniel P.; Gough, Harlan M. (2020). "Validation of tiger beetles as distinct family (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae), review and reclassification of tribal relationships". Systematic Entomology. 45 (4). doi:10.1111/syen.12440.
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Cicindela fulgida: Brief Summary

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Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle; Cicindela fulgida fulgida

Cicindela fulgida, known generally as the crimson saltflat tiger beetle or shiny tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. It is found in North America.

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