Cicindela amargosae nyensis
Rumpp, 1956
Nye Tiger Beetle
A of tiger in the Cicindela, described by Rumpp in 1956. As a subspecies of C. amargosae, it is part of a group associated with dry, sandy in western North America. The specific epithet "nyensis" suggests an association with Nye County, Nevada, though detailed published information about this particular subspecies is limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cicindela amargosae nyensis: //sɪˈsɪndələ ˌæməɹˈɡoʊsi ˈnaɪənˌsɪs//
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Distribution
Known from the United States, specifically associated with Nye County, Nevada based on the subspecific epithet. Distribution records indicate presence in North America with confirmed occurrence in the USA.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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