Opilidia chlorocephala
(Chevrolat, 1834)
Lime-headed Tiger Beetle
Opilidia chlorocephala, commonly known as the lime-headed , is a of flashy tiger beetle in the . It was first described by Chevrolat in 1834 under the basionym Cicindela chlorocephala. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Two are recognized: the nominate O. c. chlorocephala and O. c. smythi (Smyth's lime-headed tiger beetle).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Opilidia chlorocephala: /ˌoʊpɪˈlɪdiə ˌklɔroʊˈsɛfəla/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific countries include Mexico and the United States.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Opilidia chlorocephala chlorocephala (Chevrolat, 1834) and Opilidia chlorocephala smythi (E. Harris, 1913), the latter known as Smyth's lime-headed .
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cicindela chlorocephala by Chevrolat in 1834, this was later transferred to the Opilidia.