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