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Cicindela
common tiger beetles
Cicindela is a large genus of tiger beetles characterized by metallic, often brightly colored bodies with ivory or cream-colored markings. The genus occurs worldwide and contains over 850 species, though taxonomy remains unsettled with numerous subgenera debated as independent genera. Members are fast-running, visually oriented predators of small invertebrates. The name derives from Latin 'cicindela' meaning 'glowworm', referring to their metallic, sometimes flashing appearance.