Cicindela nigrior
Schaupp, 1884
Autumn Tiger Beetle
Cicindela nigrior, commonly known as the autumn tiger , is a of flashy tiger beetle in the . It is found in North America. The species belongs to the Cicindela, a group of charismatic predatory beetles known for their speed, large , and hunting . Like other tiger beetles, it likely inhabits open, sandy , though specific habitat details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Found in North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented in available sources.
Seasonality
Active in autumn, as indicated by its "autumn tiger ." This follows the pattern of other spring-fall tiger beetle that are active during cooler months and spend summer as larvae.
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Taxonomic Note
Cicindela nigrior is classified in the (flashy tiger beetles). Some sources, including NCBI and GBIF, list the family as Carabidae, reflecting the alternative classification where tiger beetles are treated as the Cicindelinae within ground beetles (Carabidae).