Cicindela longilabris laurentii

Schaupp, 1884

Laurent's Long-lipped Tiger Beetle

Cicindela longilabris laurentii is a of long-lipped tiger beetle described by Schaupp in 1884. It is associated with high-elevation in the Rocky Mountain region of western North America. The subspecies is considered challenging to locate in the field, with observations concentrated in Wyoming and extending into adjacent areas. It represents one of several geographically isolated within the C. longilabris complex.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cicindela longilabris laurentii: /sɪˈsɪndələ ˌlɒŋɡɪˈlæbrɪs ˌlaʊˈrɛnti.aɪ/

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Habitat

High-elevation environments east of Laramie, Wyoming, and adjacent Rocky Mountain regions. Associated with montane and subalpine zones.

Distribution

North America: recorded from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Core range includes Wyoming (specifically high elevations east of Laramie), with broader distribution across western North America.

Behavior

Fast-running, visually oriented typical of tiger beetles. are and active in sunny conditions.

Human Relevance

Target for specialized collectors and naturalists; considered a desirable find due to its restricted high-elevation distribution and relative rarity in collections.

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Taxonomic note

The epithet 'laurentii' honors an individual (likely Laurent), following standard patronymic conventions in 19th-century entomology.

Field observation context

In 2010, experienced collectors considered this a 'stretch' to locate during targeted surveys, indicating low detectability even in appropriate .

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