Cicindela plutonica

Casey, 1897

Alpine Tiger Beetle

Cicindela plutonica, the alpine tiger , is a tiger beetle native to the western United States. It occurs in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and California. The species is assigned to the subgenus Cicindela (Tribonia). Two are recognized: C. p. plutonica and C. p. leachi.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cicindela plutonica: /sɪˈsɪndələ plʊˈtɒnɪkə/

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Distribution

Native to the western United States: Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and California.

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Subspecies

Cicindela plutonica contains two : Cicindela plutonica plutonica and Cicindela plutonica leachi.

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