Eunota fulgoris
(Casey, 1913)
Species Guides
1- Eunota fulgoris erronea(Willcox Tiger Beetle)
Eunota fulgoris is a tiger in the Cicindelinae, originally described as Cicindela fulgoris by Casey in 1913. The species exhibits striking metallic coloration and is associated with saline or alkaline in the southwestern United States and Mexico. A , E. fulgoris erronea, is to the Willcox Playa area of Arizona's Sulfur Springs Valley. The species is known for its iridescent appearance, with remarkable iridescence even visible on the legs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eunota fulgoris: //juːˈnoʊtə fʊlˈɡɔrɪs//
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Distribution
Mexico; USA
Similar Taxa
- Eunota togataBoth are tiger beetles in the Eunota associated with saline or alkaline ; E. togata includes E. t. globicollis (alkali tiger ) and E. t. fascinans (salt flat tiger beetle) which share habitat preferences with E. fulgoris
- Habroscelimorpha circumpictaFormerly classified in Eunota, this shares similar saline flat preferences and was historically grouped with E. fulgoris in the same
- Cicindela pulchraAnother strikingly colored tiger with brilliant metallic coloration, though found in red clay/gypsum hill rather than saline flats