Upper-midwest
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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 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.