Parvindela terricola continua
Interior Tiger Beetle
Parvindela terricola continua is a of tiger in the Carabidae. This subspecies was formerly classified under the Cicindela, but has been reassigned to Parvindela following elevation of the former subgenus to generic rank. The is characterized by bright green coloration and hairy facial setae. The subspecies continua is distinguished from related by its geographic distribution in the interior United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parvindela terricola continua: //pɑrˈvɪndələ ˌtɛrɪˈkoʊlə kənˈtɪnuə//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
Interior United States; specifically recorded from Nebraska. Formerly considered a of terricola with broader distribution, but continua is restricted to interior regions.
Similar Taxa
- Cicindela sexguttataSuperficially similar bright green coloration, but distinguished by glabrous (hairless) front of versus prominent setae in P. terricola continua
- Cicindela scutellarisSome share uniform green coloration, but scutellaris is stockier with shorter legs and has red or purple in most forms
- Cicindela decemnotataSimilar size and setae patterns, but generally less bright green, often with red tinting and shinier (almost oily) appearance; also rare in Nebraska
- Cicindela denverensisFormerly confused with this ; both bright green but distinguished by subtle morphological differences and geographic separation
- Cylindera terricola kaibabensisFormerly considered a of terricola, now treated as Cylindera terricola kaibabensis; occurs in grassy meadows north of Grand Canyon, Arizona, with maculations usually connected