Cicindela patruela consentanea
Dejean, 1825
Consenta's Tiger Beetle
Cicindela patruela consentanea is a of the northern barrens tiger beetle, a member of the . This subspecies occurs in sandy forest in the upper Midwest region of North America. It is part of a that includes C. patruela patruela and other related forms, with which it shares morphological similarities. The group to which it belongs occupies forested regions of eastern North America, distinct from the Great Plains and western species complexes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cicindela patruela consentanea: /sɪˈsɪn.də.lə pəˈtruː.ɛ.lə ˌkɒn.sɛnˈtæ.neə/
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Habitat
Sandy forest , particularly oak and pine forests. The nominate C. patruela patruela is associated with barrens and open sandy areas within forested landscapes.
Distribution
Canada and the United States (North America). Specifically recorded from the upper Midwest region. Missouri represents a potential significant distributional extension, though this remains unconfirmed with substantiated records.
Seasonality
Fall-active , with likely present in late summer through autumn based on related species in the C. patruela complex.
Similar Taxa
- Cicindela patruela patruelaThe nominate , with which it shares the same general distribution and preferences in sandy forest environments.
- Cicindela patruelaThe parent ; C. p. consentanea is one of several within this variable .
- Cicindela decemnotataPart of the same group showing green coloration with variable red markings and white elytral maculations, though C. decemnotata occupies more western, open .
- Cicindela sexguttataAnother member of the same group occupying forested eastern regions, sharing green coloration and morphological similarities.
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Taxonomic Note
Cicindela patruela consentanea is accepted as a valid in current , though detailed morphological distinctions from other C. patruela subspecies are not well-documented in readily available sources.
Missouri Record Uncertainty
An unsubstantiated rumor exists of C. patruela (potentially this ) being collected in northeastern Missouri, but no verified specimen with label data has been located to confirm this significant range extension.