Death Valley Tiger Beetle

Cicindela arida

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Carabidae

Cicindela tranquebarica, the oblique-lined tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae that is found in North America. It appears in various colors, but it is most commonly known for its compound eyes. The beetle can range from 11 mm to 16 mm, and females are often observed to be slightly longer than males.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

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Death Valley Tiger Beetle

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