Parvindela lemniscata rebaptisata
rouged tiger beetle
Parvindela lemniscata rebaptisata, commonly known as the rouged , is a of tiger beetle in the . It was formerly classified under the Jundlandia. The subspecies has been documented in dry grassland in eastern New Mexico, where it occurs on sandy-loam substrates. It is active during the fall season and can be found alongside other tiger beetle such as Cicindelidia punctulata chihuahuae and Cicindelidia obsoleta obsoleta. The specific epithet 'rebaptisata' reflects its taxonomic reclassification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parvindela lemniscata rebaptisata: /ˌpɑːr.vɪnˈdeɪ.lə ˌlɛm.nɪsˈkɑː.tə ˌriː.bæpˈtɪs.ə.tə/
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Identification
Formerly classified as Jundlandia lemniscata rebaptisata; distinguished from related by its placement in the Parvindela following taxonomic revision. Field identification requires careful examination alongside such as Cicindelidia punctulata chihuahuae and Cicindelidia obsoleta obsoleta in its New Mexico grassland .
Habitat
Dry grassland with sandy-loam substrates; observed on 2-tracks through relatively undisturbed (ungrazed) grassland areas.
Distribution
Eastern New Mexico, specifically documented from Roosevelt County near Portales.
Seasonality
Active in fall; observed during September.
Similar Taxa
- Cicindelidia punctulata chihuahuaeOccurs sympatrically on sandy-loam 2-tracks in dry grassland; distinguished by antennal setation, elytral shape, and surface texture
- Cicindelidia obsoleta obsoletaFound in same in eastern New Mexico; larger grassland with different elytral pattern
More Details
Taxonomic history
This was originally described under the Jundlandia but has since been reclassified to Parvindela, reflecting ongoing revisions in . The former combination Jundlandia lemniscata rebaptisata appears in older literature and collection records.