Cicindela pugetana
Casey, 1914
Sagebrush Tiger Beetle
Cicindela pugetana, known as the sagebrush tiger , is a of flashy tiger beetle in the . It is native to North America and has been documented in both the United States and Canada. The species belongs to the Cicindela, a diverse group of fast-running, visually oriented predatory beetles. Limited observational data exists, with only 18 iNaturalist records as of source date.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cicindela pugetana: //ˌsɪsɪnˈdiːlə ˌpjuːdʒɪˈtɑːnə//
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Habitat
Associated with sagebrush environments based on ; specific microhabitat preferences not documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America, specifically recorded from the United States and Canada. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in both countries.
Seasonality
Spring-fall based on congeneric patterns in the "flashy tiger beetle" group; likely emerge in fall as sexually individuals, overwinter, and become reproductively active in spring. This pattern is inferred from related Cicindela species such as C. tranquebarica.
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by Casey in 1914. Some sources list the as Carabidae (the broader ground beetle family) while others recognize the more restricted family for tiger beetles. The preferred "Sagebrush Tiger " directly references its presumed association with Artemisia-dominated shrublands.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal -specific information for C. pugetana. Most biological details must be inferred from congeneric species, particularly those in the "flashy tiger beetle" complex. Direct field observations and peer-reviewed studies specific to this species appear sparse in the provided sources.