Glittering Tiger Beetle

Eunota fulgoris

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Adephaga
Family: Carabidae
Subfamily: Cicindelinae
Tribe: Cicindelini
Genus: Eunota
Species: fulgoris

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eunota fulgoris: //juːˈnoʊtə fʊlˈɡɔrɪs//

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Summary

Eunota fulgoris, commonly known as the Glittering Tiger Beetle, is a species within the Eunota genus of the Cicindelidae family, distinguished by its predatory nature and association with saline habitats.

Habitat

Eunota fulgoris is typically found in saline or brackish environments.

Distribution

Found in the United States and Mexico.

Diet

As a member of the Cicindelidae family, the Glittering Tiger Beetle is predatory, feeding primarily on other smaller insects.

Ecosystem Role

Eunota fulgoris plays a role in controlling insect populations as a predator.