Western-subspecies
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Cicindelidia punctulata chihuahuae
Chihuahua Tiger Beetle, Chihuahua Punctured Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia punctulata chihuahuae is a western subspecies of the punctured tiger beetle, distinguished from the nominate eastern subspecies by its greenish coloration. It occurs in dry grassland and open habitats with exposed clay or sandy-loam substrates across the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. Adults are active during warmer months, with observations spanning late spring through fall. The subspecies exhibits characteristic tiger beetle behaviors including fast running flight and visual predation on small arthropods.
Euodynerus hidalgo viereckii
A subspecies of mason wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae, Euodynerus hidalgo viereckii is one of three subspecies of the widespread species E. hidalgo. The species ranges across the United States from coast to coast, with this subspecies occurring in the western portion of the range. Females nest in pre-existing cavities including abandoned nests of other wasps and old solitary bee burrows, provisioning cells with paralyzed caterpillars.