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Amblycheila cylindriformis
Great Plains Giant Tiger Beetle
Amblycheila cylindriformis is a flightless tiger beetle native to the Great Plains of North America. It is the largest tiger beetle species in North America, with adults reaching 25–38 mm in length. The species is strictly nocturnal and inhabits grassland environments, where adults walk on bare ground and larvae construct deep burrows in specific soil types.
Amblycheila picolominii
Plateau Giant Tiger Beetle
Amblycheila picolominii is a large, nocturnal tiger beetle in the genus Amblycheila. First described in 1840, it inhabits rocky, gypsum and red siltstone slopes and ravines in the southwestern United States. The species is active at night and has been observed walking on steep rocky terrain and canyon floors. It is one of the largest tiger beetles in North America and is sought after by collectors.
Amblycheila schwarzi
Mojave giant tiger beetle
Amblycheila schwarzi, the Mojave giant tiger beetle, is a flightless, nocturnal tiger beetle species described by Walther Horn in 1904. It is one of the largest tiger beetles in North America, with adults reaching 25–38 mm in length. The species is considered an adelphotaxon (sister-group) to all other tiger beetles, representing a basal lineage within the group. It inhabits grassland and prairie habitats in the southern United States, where adults are active at night and larvae construct deep burrows in clay soils.
Anthrax georgicus
Tiger Bee Fly
Anthrax georgicus is a bee fly species in the family Bombyliidae, distributed across eastern and central North America. Adults are active in spring and are known for their parasitoid relationship with tiger beetle larvae (Cicindelidae), specifically attaching externally to host larvae and consuming them as they develop. The species was previously known as Anthrax analis but is now recognized as A. georgicus based on taxonomic revision.
Brasiella wickhami
Sonoran Tiger Beetle
Brasiella wickhami, commonly known as the Sonoran Tiger Beetle, is a small, cursorial tiger beetle species and the only member of its genus to reach the United States. It occurs in southern Arizona and extends southward into Mexico. Adults are active runners found in arid habitats, representing the northernmost extension of an otherwise exclusively Neotropical genus.
Cicindela amargosae
Great Basin tiger beetle
Cicindela amargosae, commonly known as the Great Basin tiger beetle, is a species of tiger beetle endemic to the Great Basin region of the western United States. It occurs in Oregon, Nevada, and California. The species contains two recognized subspecies: the nominate C. a. amargosae and C. a. nyensis. As with other tiger beetles, it is a predatory insect in the subfamily Cicindelinae, though specific behavioral and ecological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Cicindela ancocisconensis
Appalachian tiger beetle, boulder beach tiger beetle
Cicindela ancocisconensis, commonly known as the Appalachian tiger beetle or boulder beach tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records in Canada and the United States. The species was described by T.W. Harris in 1852.
Cicindela bellissima
Pacific Coast Tiger Beetle
Cicindela bellissima, known as the Pacific Coast Tiger Beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle described by Leng in 1902. It belongs to the subfamily Cicindelinae within the ground beetle family Carabidae. The species is found in North America, with three recognized subspecies: C. b. bellissima, C. b. columbica, and C. b. frechini.
Cicindela decemnotata bonnevillensis
Lake Bonneville Tiger Beetle
Cicindela decemnotata bonnevillensis is a subspecies of the Badlands Tiger Beetle described in 2012 based on morphological and molecular evidence. It is one of four recognized subspecific entities within C. decemnotata, a species that has undergone rapid phylogenetic radiation following glacial recession approximately 10,000 years ago. The subspecies name refers to its association with the former Lake Bonneville basin.
Cicindela decemnotata decemnotata
Badlands Tiger Beetle
Cicindela decemnotata decemnotata is the nominate subspecies of the Badlands Tiger Beetle, a western North American cicindelid occupying the northwestern Great Plains, northern Great Basin, and Rocky Mountains north to Yukon. This subspecies is part of a species complex characterized by green coloration with variable red markings on the head, pronotum, and elytra, along with variably developed white elytral markings. Molecular and morphological evidence supports the recognition of this and three other subspecies, with populations having undergone rapid phylogenetic radiation following glacial recession within the last 10,000 years.
Cicindela decemnotata montevolans
Cicindela decemnotata montevolans is a subspecies of the Badlands Tiger Beetle described in 2012 based on morphological and molecular evidence. It represents one of four subspecific entities recognized within C. decemnotata, a species that has undergone rapid phylogenetic radiation following glacial recession in the past 10,000 years. The subspecies occupies montane or high-elevation habitats within the broader range of the species, which extends across the Rocky Mountains from the northwestern Great Plains and northern Great Basin north to Yukon.
Cicindela denikei
Laurentian Tiger Beetle
Cicindela denikei, the Laurentian Tiger Beetle, is a small tiger beetle species found in the upper Midwest of North America. Adults measure 13–15 mm in length and possess metallic green elytra. The species inhabits gravel and sand substrates in coniferous forest environments, where it preys on other insects using active pursuit or ambush tactics. Larvae construct burrows in soil from which they ambush passing prey.
Cicindela depressula
Dispirited Tiger Beetle
Cicindela depressula, commonly known as the Dispirited Tiger Beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America with two recognized subspecies showing distinct geographic separation: C. d. depressula in mountain ranges from Alaska to California and the Rocky Mountains, and C. d. eureka restricted to a narrow coastal band from northern Washington to northern California.
Cicindela depressula depressula
Dispirited Tiger Beetle
Cicindela depressula depressula is a subspecies of tiger beetle in the family Carabidae, known by the common name Dispirited Tiger Beetle. As a member of the Cicindelinae subfamily, it shares the characteristic traits of tiger beetles: large eyes, long legs, and predatory habits. This subspecies is part of the nominate form of C. depressula.
Cicindela formosa
Big Sand Tiger Beetle, Flashy Tiger Beetle
Cicindela formosa is a large, robust tiger beetle species found in deep, dry sand habitats across much of North America east of the Rocky Mountains. Adults are powerful fliers known for their distinctive escape behavior—long flights ending with a characteristic bounce and tumble across the sand. The species exhibits notable geographic variation in coloration, with western populations typically showing bright coppery-red dorsal coloration and eastern populations dark brown. Six subspecies are currently recognized, though the validity of some subspecific distinctions remains debated.
Cicindela formosa formosa
big sand tiger beetle
Cicindela formosa formosa is the nominate subspecies of the big sand tiger beetle, occurring in the Great Plains region of North America. It is a large, robust tiger beetle adapted to deep, dry sand habitats. Adults exhibit a spring/fall activity pattern, overwintering in burrows. The subspecies is distinguished from related taxa by its "C"-shaped humeral markings and bulkier body form compared to similar species like C. lengi.
Cicindela formosa generosa
Eastern Big Sand Tiger Beetle, Eastern Sand Tiger Beetle
Cicindela formosa generosa, the Eastern Big Sand Tiger Beetle, is a robust, visually striking tiger beetle subspecies found in deep, dry sand habitats across the Great Plains and north-central United States. Adults are characterized by dark brown dorsal coloration with bold, thick white markings on the elytra that are separate dorsally and joined along the outer edges. The subspecies exhibits distinctive behavioral traits including powerful escape flights ending in characteristic bounces and tumbles, and a preference for foraging in sparsely vegetated areas rather than completely barren sand. Populations in Missouri sometimes show coppery-red coloration, possibly related to soil chemistry rather than genetic differentiation from the western nominotypical subspecies.
Cicindela formosa pigmentosignata
Reddish-green Sand Tiger Beetle, Big Sand Tiger Beetle (subspecies)
Cicindela formosa pigmentosignata is a striking subspecies of the Big Sand Tiger Beetle restricted to sandy areas of open pine forests in eastern Texas, southwestern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana. Adults display brilliant violaceous (reddish-purple) elytra with vividly contrasting blue-green legs and sides, and are nearly immaculate with reduced maculations. Like other C. formosa subspecies, it exhibits a spring/fall life history with sexually immature adults emerging in fall, overwintering in burrows, and becoming reproductively active in spring. The subspecies is closely associated with C. scutellaris rugata throughout its range.
Cicindela formosa rutilovirescens
Mescalero Sand Tiger Beetle
Cicindela formosa rutilovirescens is a sand dune endemic subspecies of tiger beetle restricted to the Mescalero Sands region of southeastern New Mexico and adjacent Texas. First described by Rumpp in 1986, it is distinguished from other C. formosa subspecies by its distinctive greenish-red to coppery coloration. The subspecies is active in late summer and fall, with adults running on open sandy surfaces. It is considered uncommon and patchily distributed within its restricted habitat range.
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Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle, Shiny Tiger Beetle
Cicindela fulgida is a tiger beetle species specialized for saline habitats, occurring in dry, salt-encrusted soils of the central and western North American plains. Adults are active primarily during spring and fall, avoiding the hottest summer months. The species is notable for its distinctive larval burrows, which feature unique turret-like structures that extend above ground level—an adaptation thought to aid in thermoregulation in extreme environments.
Cicindela fulgida fulgida
Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
Cicindela fulgida fulgida is a subspecies of tiger beetle restricted to saline and alkaline habitats in the central and western Great Plains of North America. Adults are active primarily during spring and fall, with larvae constructing distinctive turreted burrows in dry, salt-encrusted soils. The species exhibits strong habitat fidelity to wet, alkaline environments including saline flats and dry alkaline creek beds. Larval burrows feature unique above-ground turret structures thought to function in thermoregulation.
Cicindela hirticollis
hairy-necked tiger beetle, moustached tiger beetle
Cicindela hirticollis is a medium-sized tiger beetle (2–14 mm) found on sand bars and sandy beaches across North America. It is distinguished by dark brown dorsal surfaces with very light cream or white elytral markings. The species is active in summer and exhibits distinctive thermoregulatory behaviors. Populations are currently in decline.
Cicindela hirticollis gravida
Pacific Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle
Cicindela hirticollis gravida is a subspecies of tiger beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1851. As part of the C. hirticollis species complex, it shares the characteristic hairy neck and preference for wet sandy habitats near water bodies. The subspecies is distributed along Pacific coastal regions and associated river systems. Adults are active predators that hunt small arthropods, with larvae constructing burrows in sandy substrates.
Cicindela hirticollis shelfordi
Shelford's Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle, Shelford's Tiger Beetle
Cicindela hirticollis shelfordi is a subspecies of hairy-necked tiger beetle found in wet sand habitats along large river systems in central North America. It is distinguished from the widespread C. repanda by its stockier build, slightly more coppery body coloration, and a distinctive "G"-shaped humeral lunule on the elytra. Adults are extremely wary and difficult to approach, exhibiting thermoregulatory "stilting" behavior on hot substrates. The subspecies occurs in association with C. repanda but is far less abundant and restricted to specific riparian habitats.
Cicindela hirticollis siuslawensis
Siuslaw Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle
Cicindela hirticollis siuslawensis is a subspecies of hairy-necked tiger beetle described by Graves in 1988. As a member of the Cicindela hirticollis species complex, it shares the general ecology of other subspecies: association with wet sandy habitats along large rivers. The specific distinguishing characteristics and precise geographic range of this subspecies relative to other C. hirticollis subspecies are not well documented in available sources.
Cicindela latesignata
Western Beach Tiger Beetle, Angel's Tear
Cicindela latesignata is a tiger beetle species known by the common names Western Beach Tiger Beetle and Angel's Tear. It belongs to the subfamily Cicindelinae within the ground beetle family Carabidae. The species is native to coastal regions of western North America and Mexico, where it inhabits sandy beach habitats. Like other tiger beetles, it is a fast-running, visually acute predator with distinctive elytral markings.
Cicindela lengi jordai
Jorda's Tiger Beetle
Cicindela lengi jordai is a southwestern subspecies of the blowout tiger beetle, distinguished from the nominate subspecies by broadly coalesced elytral maculations. It inhabits dry sand habitats including blowouts, dune margins, sand flats, and sandy roadsides in the Great Plains region. The subspecies was described by Rotger in 1974 and is considered uncommon throughout its range despite relatively broad habitat tolerance.
Cicindela lengi lengi
Blowout Tiger Beetle
Cicindela lengi lengi is the nominate subspecies of the blowout tiger beetle, a tiger beetle restricted to dry sand habitats in the central and northern Great Plains of North America. It is distinguished from the superficially similar C. formosa by its narrower body form, longer and narrower labrum, and obliquely straight (rather than C-shaped) humeral marking. Adults are active from late summer into early fall, with peak activity in September. The subspecies is characterized by dark coloration on the underside of the thorax, unlike the coppery underside seen in the northern subspecies C. lengi versuta.
Cicindela lengi versuta
Adroit Tiger Beetle
Cicindela lengi versuta is a subspecies of blowout tiger beetle found in the northern Great Plains and adjacent regions of North America. It is distinguished from the nominate subspecies by a distinct coppery underside to the thorax. The subspecies inhabits dry sandy habitats including sand blowouts, dune margins, and sandy roadsides, often in boreal coniferous forest areas in the northern part of its range. Adults are active during late summer, with observations concentrated in September.
Cicindela limbata
Sandy Tiger Beetle
Cicindela limbata, the sandy tiger beetle, is a North American tiger beetle species specialized for life in dry sand dune habitats. It is characterized by extensive white maculations on the elytra that serve as thermal reflectance adaptations. The species exhibits a fragmented distribution across the Great Plains and boreal regions, with five recognized subspecies showing geographic variation in maculation patterns and body size correlated with local climate conditions. Populations display behavioral thermoregulation through midday burrowing into sand to avoid extreme surface temperatures.
Cicindela limbata hyperborea
Hyperboreal Tiger Beetle
Cicindela limbata hyperborea is a northern subspecies of the sandy tiger beetle, distinguished by reduced white elytral maculations and smaller body size compared to other subspecies. These traits are interpreted as heat conservation adaptations for its far boreal climate. It occurs in open sand habitats within pine and poplar forests of northern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and adjacent Northwest Territories, separated from other subspecies populations by significant distributional gaps. The fragmented distribution of C. limbata and its subspecies likely reflects historical climate changes that caused expansion and contraction of open sand habitats.
Cicindela limbata limbata
Sandy Tiger Beetle
Cicindela limbata limbata is the nominate subspecies of the sandy tiger beetle, restricted to dry sand blowout and dune habitats in the Nebraska Sandhills and adjacent areas of Wyoming and South Dakota. It is characterized by extensively developed white maculations on the elytra with metallic green or blue sutural areas and discal markings. The subspecies exhibits distinct thermal adaptations including dense ventral pilosity and midday burrowing behavior to avoid extreme surface temperatures. Eastern populations show reddish suffusion in the green sutural areas, while western populations lack this trait.
Cicindela limbata nogahabarensis
Nogahabara Tiger Beetle
Cicindela limbata nogahabarensis is a subspecies of sandy tiger beetle endemic to the Nogahabara Dunes in northwestern Alaska. Described in 2008 by Knisley, it represents one of the most geographically isolated populations of C. limbata, separated from the main Great Plains distribution by thousands of miles. Morphological and mitochondrial DNA analyses support its distinct subspecific status despite superficial resemblance to subspecies nympha. Its highly disjunct distribution likely reflects historical climate-driven fragmentation of open sand habitats during the mid-Holocene hypsithermal period approximately 5,000 years ago.
Cicindela limbata nympha
Nymphal Tiger Beetle
Cicindela limbata nympha is a subspecies of sandy tiger beetle restricted to open sand habitats of northern Montana, North Dakota, and the Canadian Prairie Provinces. It is separated from the nominate subspecies by a distributional gap to the south. Individuals exhibit more extensively developed white maculations on the elytra than the nominate form, with darker intervening areas. This subspecies is part of a fragmented distribution pattern across North America that likely resulted from historical climate-driven contractions of sand dune habitats.
Cicindela longilabris
Boreal Long-lipped Tiger Beetle, long-lipped tiger beetle
Cicindela longilabris is a North American tiger beetle found in boreal and high-elevation habitats. The species is characterized by elongated mouthparts, reflected in both its scientific and common names. Three subspecies are recognized: C. l. longilabris, C. l. laurentii, and C. l. perviridis. Populations exhibit physiological adaptations to thermal and hydric conditions in their respective habitats.
Cicindela longilabris laurentii
Laurent's Long-lipped Tiger Beetle
Cicindela longilabris laurentii is a subspecies of long-lipped tiger beetle described by Schaupp in 1884. It is associated with high-elevation habitats in the Rocky Mountain region of western North America. The subspecies is considered challenging to locate in the field, with observations concentrated in Wyoming and extending into adjacent areas. It represents one of several geographically isolated populations within the C. longilabris complex.
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.
Cicindela longilabris perviridis
Green Long-lipped Tiger Beetle
Cicindela longilabris perviridis, commonly known as the Green Long-lipped Tiger Beetle, is a subspecies of tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It belongs to the C. longilabris species complex, which is characterized by elongated labial palps. This subspecies is distinguished by its green coloration and is part of a group associated with boreal and prairie habitats. The species complex includes intergrades with C. nebraskana in transitional zones.
Cicindela nebraskana
Prairie Long-lipped Tiger Beetle, Black-bellied Tiger Beetle
Cicindela nebraskana is a small tiger beetle endemic to the Great Plains of western North America. The species is distinguished by its elongated labrum (upper lip), which gives adults a notably long-faced appearance compared to congeners. Males possess bright white labrum and mandibles, while females show partially or completely dark mouthparts. The species is considered rare and has been documented at very few localities despite its relatively broad geographic range.
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.
Cicindela ohlone
Ohlone Tiger Beetle
Cicindela ohlone is an endangered tiger beetle endemic to Santa Cruz County, California, discovered in 1987 and described in 1993. It is most closely related to C. purpurea but differs in larger body size, distinct genital morphology, and a unique late winter-spring activity period. The species occupies a restricted 24 km² range with five remaining subpopulations, having declined from 10-15 historical patches. Listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 2001, it faces ongoing threats from habitat destruction, invasive vegetation, and recreational disturbance.
Cicindela oregona
Western Tiger Beetle
Cicindela oregona, commonly known as the Western Tiger Beetle, is a North American tiger beetle species found from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast and north into Alaska. It is closely related to C. duodecimguttata (Twelve-spotted Tiger Beetle), with which it forms a hybrid zone along the Front Range of the Rockies. The species exhibits distinctive microhabitat segregation with co-occurring tiger beetles, preferring moist stream edge habitats and showing physiological adaptations for foraging in wet conditions at temperatures between 25-38°C.
Cicindela oregona guttifera
Dappled Tiger Beetle
Cicindela oregona guttifera is a subspecies of the Western Tiger Beetle, a ground-dwelling predatory beetle in the family Carabidae. The subspecies occurs in western North America, where adults are active hunters in sandy riparian and coastal habitats. Like other tiger beetles, it is characterized by large eyes, long legs, and prominent mandibles adapted for capturing small prey. The species exhibits the typical tiger beetle behavior of fast running, intermittent stopping to refocus vision, and rapid flight when disturbed.
Cicindela oregona maricopa
Maricopa Tiger Beetle
Cicindela oregona maricopa is a subspecies of the Western Tiger Beetle, first described by Leng in 1902. This tiger beetle inhabits sandy shoreline and riparian habitats, particularly along beaches and muddy banks of lakes and rivers. The subspecies is part of the broader C. oregona complex, which replaces the closely related C. duodecimguttata west of the Rocky Mountains. Adults are active predators with excellent vision, though they can become difficult to approach during warm conditions.
Cicindela oregona oregona
Oregon Tiger Beetle
Cicindela oregona oregona is a subspecies of tiger beetle found in western North America. It inhabits moist shoreline habitats along streams and lakes, where it exhibits distinctive microhabitat segregation with co-occurring congeners. The species demonstrates behavioral thermoregulation through progressive daily movement from drier to wetter microhabitats as ambient temperatures rise. Adults are active foragers throughout daylight hours, showing higher metabolic activity at moderate temperatures compared to sympatric species.
Cicindela parowana
Dark Saltflat Tiger Beetle
Cicindela parowana, known as the dark saltflat tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. It is native to North America and has been documented in Canada and the United States. The species includes three recognized subspecies: C. p. parowana, C. p. platti (platt tiger beetle), and C. p. wallisi (Wallis' tiger beetle).
Cicindela parowana platti
Platt's Tiger Beetle
Cicindela parowana platti is a subspecies of tiger beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Cazier in 1937. It belongs to the widespread genus Cicindela, which contains numerous fast-running, predatory beetles. The subspecies is part of the parowana species group and is known from western North America.
Cicindela patruela
Northern Barrens Tiger Beetle
Cicindela patruela, the Northern Barrens Tiger Beetle, is a medium-sized tiger beetle endemic to eastern North America with highly specific habitat requirements. Adults are metallic green with ivory elytral bands and measure 12–15 mm in length. The species has a two-year life cycle with adults active primarily in spring and fall. Populations have declined significantly due to habitat loss and fire suppression, leading to endangered status in Canada and vulnerable ranking by NatureServe.
Cicindela patruela huberi
Huber's Tiger Beetle
Cicindela patruela huberi is a subspecies of the northern barred tiger beetle, described by Johnson in 1989. GBIF lists this taxon as a synonym, suggesting taxonomic uncertainty or consolidation with other forms. The parent species C. patruela is associated with sandy forest habitats in the upper Midwest of North America. This subspecific epithet honors an individual named Huber, likely in recognition of contributions to tiger beetle study.
Cicindela patruela patruela
Northern Barrens Tiger Beetle
Cicindela patruela patruela is a globally rare and endangered subspecies of tiger beetle found in barrens habitats of eastern North America. The subspecies has been documented in limited populations in Canada and the United States, with particular study focus on Île-aux-Allumettes in Quebec. Research indicates small population sizes are typical for this subspecies, with individuals exhibiting moderate daily movement distances. The subspecies exhibits thermoregulatory behaviors and seasonal activity patterns that have been subjects of dedicated study.