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Cicindela decemnotata
Badlands Tiger Beetle
Cicindela decemnotata, commonly known as the badlands tiger beetle, is a flashy tiger beetle species in the family Carabidae. It is the westernmost representative of a species group characterized by green coloration with variable red markings on the head, pronotum, and elytra. The species has undergone recent and rapid phylogenetic radiation following glacial recession, with five recognized subspecies based on morphological and molecular evidence. Populations show relatively low genetic divergence despite marked morphological differences, suggesting colonization within the past 10,000 years.
Cicindela nigrior
Autumn Tiger Beetle
Cicindela nigrior, commonly known as the autumn tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to the genus Cicindela, a group of charismatic predatory beetles known for their speed, large eyes, and hunting behavior. Like other tiger beetles, it likely inhabits open, sandy habitats, though specific habitat details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Ellipsoptera blanda
Sandbar Tiger Beetle
Ellipsoptera blanda, commonly known as the sandbar tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. The species is found in North America and belongs to a genus characterized by relatively large eyes, long legs, and ecological specialization for sandy and saline habitats with sparse vegetation. Like other members of Ellipsoptera, it inhabits extreme substrates including river sandbars and coastal environments.
Ellipsoptera gratiosa
Whitish Tiger Beetle
Ellipsoptera gratiosa, commonly known as the Whitish Tiger Beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. It is distinguished by extensive white maculations covering nearly the entire elytral surface and dense white pubescence on the head, thorax, underside, and legs. The species occurs in coastal pine barrens and sandy habitats of the southeastern United States. It is closely related to E. hirtilabris, from which it differs in labral pubescence and geographic range.
Eunota gabbii
Western Tidal Flat Tiger Beetle
Eunota gabbii, the western tidal flat tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. It was formerly classified under the genera Cicindela and Habroscelimorpha before being moved to Eunota. The species is associated with tidal flat and saline habitats in western North America.
Opilidia chlorocephala
Lime-headed Tiger Beetle
Opilidia chlorocephala, commonly known as the lime-headed tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. It was first described by Chevrolat in 1834 under the basionym Cicindela chlorocephala. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate O. c. chlorocephala and O. c. smythi (Smyth's lime-headed tiger beetle).