Cicindela parowana

Wickham, 1905

Dark Saltflat Tiger Beetle

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Cicindela parowana, known as the dark saltflat tiger , is a of flashy tiger beetle in the . It is native to North America and has been documented in Canada and the United States. The species includes three recognized : C. p. parowana, C. p. platti (platt tiger beetle), and C. p. wallisi (Wallis' tiger beetle).

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cicindela parowana: //sɪˈsɪndələ ˌpæroʊˈwɑːnə//

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Habitat

Associated with saltflat and alkaline , including lake margins and dry salt creeks. Larval burrows have been observed in open ground areas along lake shores and in salt-encrusted soils.

Distribution

North America; documented in Canada and the United States. The C. p. wallisi has been recorded in Washington State.

Seasonality

Fall activity has been documented, with observed excavating burrows in the evening. Likely a spring-fall with potential for partial patterns typical of Cicindela species in temperate regions.

Life Cycle

Larvae construct burrows in salt-encrusted soils using shovel-like . excavate burrows for nighttime or cool-weather roosting. Specific developmental timing and patterns not documented.

Behavior

have been observed kicking dirt out while excavating burrows. Larvae immediately begin digging new burrows when placed in suitable soil. Activity appears reduced in cool, wet conditions.

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