Ellipsoptera sperata

(LeConte, 1856)

Rio Grande Tiger Beetle, Flashy Tiger Beetle

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Ellipsoptera sperata is a of tiger in the Cicindelinae, commonly known as the Rio Grande Tiger Beetle. It occurs in Central America and North America, with its distribution spanning the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species is one of three recognized within E. sperata, alongside E. s. inquisitor and E. s. vauriei. As a member of the Ellipsoptera, it shares the characteristic elliptical wing shape and preference for sandy or saline typical of this group.

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How to pronounce Ellipsoptera sperata: //ɛˌlɪpsəˈtɛrə spəˈreɪtə//

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Distribution

Found in Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Mexico and the United States, with the occupying Middle America and North America regions. The nominate E. s. sperata occurs in the southwestern United States, while E. s. inquisitor and E. s. vauriei have more restricted ranges.

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