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Cicindela longilabris longilabris
Boreal Long-lipped Tiger Beetle
Cicindela longilabris longilabris, the Boreal Long-lipped Tiger Beetle, is a subspecies of tiger beetle native to boreal regions of North America. It is distinguished from related subspecies by its association with northern forest and prairie habitats, with populations occurring in both continuous boreal zones and isolated climatic refugia. Physiological studies indicate this subspecies exhibits specific thermal and metabolic adaptations to cold environments. The subspecies is known to hybridize with C. l. nebraskana in zones of contact, producing intergrade populations.