Cicindela timbisha
Duran, Chambers, Nelson & Roman, 2023
Timbisha Tiger Beetle
Cicindela timbisha is a recently described to a single freshwater spring locality in Inyo County, California, east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The species occupies an extremely restricted geographic range of less than 5 hectares, making it highly vulnerable to extinction. have been observed ovipositing in damp dark soils along the spring margin. The specific requirements and highly localized distribution suggest this species has precise microhabitat needs associated with freshwater spring environments in an otherwise arid region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cicindela timbisha: /sɪˈsɪndələ tɪmˈbɪʃə/
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Habitat
Freshwater spring margins with damp dark soils suitable for . No additional suitable has been identified in the vicinity of the locality.
Distribution
Known only from a single locality in Inyo County, California, east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Total available is estimated at less than 5 hectares.
Behavior
have been observed ovipositing in damp dark soils along the freshwater spring.
Human Relevance
The is at great risk of extinction due to potential overcollection. The precise locality has been withheld from public disclosure to protect the .