Florida Metallic Tiger Beetle
Tetracha floridana
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Adephaga
- Family: Carabidae
- Subfamily: Cicindelinae
- Tribe: Megacephalini
- Genus: Tetracha
- Species: floridana
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tetracha floridana: /ˈtɛtrəka ˌflɔrɪˈdanə/
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Summary
Tetracha floridana, commonly known as the Florida metallic tiger beetle, is a species in the family Cicindelidae. It is predominantly found along the Gulf coast of Florida and is nocturnal, exhibiting predatory behavior on smaller insects.
Physical Characteristics
Dorsal surface dark greenish-black with pale apical elytral lunules; humeral region dark green or black, lacking violet reflections.
Habitat
Coastal saltwater marshes and mud flats.
Distribution
Only found along the Gulf coast of Florida from Dixie County south to the Florida Keys.
Diet
Predaceous on smaller insects.
Ecosystem Role
Predatory insects in their habitats.
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Tags
- Tetracha floridana
- Florida metallic tiger beetle
- Cicindelidae
- beetle
- insect
- Florida