Cicindela parowana platti

Cazier, 1937

Platt's Tiger Beetle

Cicindela parowana platti is a of tiger in the Carabidae, described by Cazier in 1937. It belongs to the widespread Cicindela, which contains numerous fast-running, predatory beetles. The subspecies is part of the parowana group and is known from western North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cicindela parowana platti: /sɪˈsɪn.dɛ.lə ˌpær.oʊˈwɑː.nə ˈplæt.aɪ/

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Distribution

Canada and United States. Records indicate presence in western North America, with the name suggesting association with the Platte River region or named for an individual with surname Platt.

Similar Taxa

Cicindela parowana wallisiAnother named of C. parowana, distinguished by geographic distribution and subtle morphological differences
Cicindela pulchraShares similar preferences and fall activity period; both are sought by collectors in the Great Plains region
Cicindela obsoletaSympatric in some western localities; larger size distinguishes C. obsoleta from C. parowana

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Nomenclature

The epithet 'platti' likely honors an individual, possibly related to the Platte River region, though the exact etymology requires verification from the original description.

Taxonomic Note

Some classifications place tiger beetles in rather than as Cicindelinae within Carabidae; this record follows the Carabidae classification as indicated in Catalogue of Life and NCBI.