Cicindela hirticollis siuslawensis

Graves, 1988

Siuslaw Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle

Cicindela hirticollis siuslawensis is a of hairy-necked tiger beetle described by Graves in 1988. As a member of the Cicindela hirticollis , it shares the general of other subspecies: association with wet sandy along large rivers. The specific distinguishing characteristics and precise geographic range of this subspecies relative to other C. hirticollis subspecies are not well documented in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cicindela hirticollis siuslawensis: //ˌsɪsɪnˈdiːlə ˌhɜːrtɪˈkoʊlɪs ˌsaɪəsˈleɪwɛnsɪs//

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Identification

The level identification of Cicindela hirticollis siuslawensis requires examination of subtle morphological differences from other C. hirticollis subspecies. For the generally, can be distinguished from the similar Cicindela repanda by the "G"-shaped humeral lunule (the white shoulder marking), which angles sharply anteriorly on its inner edge; C. repanda has a "C"-shaped humeral lunule that never curls forward. C. hirticollis also tends toward a stockier build, bolder white markings, and slightly more coppery body coloration compared to C. repanda. Subspecies-level characters for C. h. siuslawensis are not specified in available sources.

Habitat

Based on the , wet sand along large rivers are expected. Other of C. hirticollis are found on sandbars and wet sandy beaches of major river systems, typically in association with sparse vegetation at the edges of barren sand patches rather than in the middle of open areas.

Distribution

The epithet "siuslawensis" suggests an association with the Siuslaw River region of coastal Oregon, though this inference is not explicitly confirmed in available sources. The Cicindela hirticollis has a broad distribution across North America; subspecies boundaries are not detailed in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Cicindela repandaVery similar in general appearance and shares wet sand riverine . Distinguished by the "C"-shaped (not "G"-shaped) humeral lunule, less stocky build, and less distinct white markings.
Cicindela hirticollis shelfordiAnother of the same ; morphological distinctions between subspecies are subtle and require detailed examination.
Ellipsoptera cuprascensShares wet sand riverine and can occur sympatrically. Distinguished by more coppery coloration, coarser and denser elytral punctation, and different pattern of white markings.