Cicindela tranquebarica arida
Davis, 1928
Death Valley Tiger Beetle
Cicindela tranquebarica arida is a of the oblique-lined tiger beetle, known by the Death Valley Tiger . It is currently considered a synonym of Cicindela arida. The to which it belongs, C. tranquebarica, is a spring-fall active tiger beetle found in open, sandy to clay across North America, with typically present for only a few weeks. The subspecific epithet 'arida' suggests an association with arid environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cicindela tranquebarica arida: //sɪˈsɪn.də.lə træŋ.kwəˈba.rɪ.kə əˈraɪ.də//
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Distribution
USA; North America. The epithet and suggest occurrence in Death Valley and surrounding arid regions of the southwestern United States.
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Taxonomic Status
GBIF records this as a synonym of Cicindela arida. The iNaturalist entry lists it as a valid with the 'Death Valley Tiger '. Further taxonomic research may be needed to clarify its current status.
Parent Species Biology
Cicindela tranquebarica (oblique-lined tiger beetle) is a widespread spring-fall that emerges in fall as sexually , overwinters, and re-emerges in spring for mating and oviposition. Adults are known to dig burrows for overnight or midday shelter.