Ellipsoptera sperata inquisitor
(Casey, 1897)
Inquisitor Tiger Beetle
A of in the Ellipsoptera, distinguished from related by specific morphological features. Members of the genus Ellipsoptera are generally recognizable by their relatively large and long legs, with typically associated with sandy and saline . This subspecies occurs in parts of North America including the United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ellipsoptera sperata inquisitor: /ɛˌlɪpˈsɒptərə spəˈreɪtə ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪtɔr/
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Habitat
Sandy and saline substrates, often in areas nearly or completely devoid of vegetation. Typical Ellipsoptera include coastal marshes, mudflats, saline flats, sandy river banks, and deep sand ridges representing ancient coastlines.
Distribution
United States and Mexico; recorded from Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Ellipsoptera lepida – ghost tiger beetle | Beetles In The Bush
- Where siblings mingle: Ellipsoptera marginata vs. E. hamata | Beetles In The Bush
- Cerambycidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 8
- Bug Eric: Beetle Bonanza
- Alydidae | Beetles In The Bush