Cicindela ancocisconensis
T.W. Harris, 1852
Appalachian tiger beetle, boulder beach tiger beetle
Cicindela ancocisconensis, commonly known as the Appalachian tiger or boulder beach tiger beetle, is a of flashy tiger beetle in the Carabidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records in Canada and the United States. The species was described by T.W. Harris in 1852.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cicindela ancocisconensis: //sɪˈsɪndələ ˌæŋkoʊsɪskoʊˈnɛnsɪs//
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Identification
The is described as brown in coloration, distinguishing it from similar green Cicindela species such as C. sexguttata and C. scutellaris. It is associated with Appalachian and boulder beach .
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Habitat
The "boulder beach tiger " suggests an association with rocky shorelines and boulder beaches. The is also associated with Appalachian mountain .
Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States in North America. The name and suggest primary occurrence in the Appalachian region.
Similar Taxa
- Cicindela sexguttataC. sexguttata is bright green with a glabrous (smooth, hairless) front of the , whereas C. ancocisconensis is brown and has setae (bristles) on the head.
- Cicindela scutellarisC. scutellaris has red or purple and is stockier with shorter legs; C. ancocisconensis is brown and more slender.
- Cicindela denverensisBoth are brown Cicindela , but C. denverensis occurs in the Great Plains region (e.g., Nebraska) while C. ancocisconensis is associated with Appalachian .
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Taxonomic note
The is sometimes treated as a (Cicindelinae) within Carabidae. The Cicindela has undergone taxonomic revision, with some former subgenera elevated to generic rank (e.g., Cylindera).
Etymology
The epithet 'ancocisconensis' appears to derive from the Appalachian region, possibly related to the Allegheny Mountains or related geographic features.