Species Details
Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
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Common NameOblique tiger beetle
SeasonalityThese beetles have been collected in May through August; also expected in September.
IdentificationThe long, obliquely-directed, descending arm of the humeral lunule is a distinquishing character. Adults of Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi have the elytral markings broad with a brozy-green ground color. Adults of C. tranquebarica borealis can be recognized by a broken humeral lunule band or by the ends of the band narrowly joined in the middle.
Scientific Name
Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
Common Name
Oblique tiger beetle
Habitat
Alkaline mud flats, sandy blowouts, prairie grasslands, boreal forest trails.
Seasonality
These beetles have been collected in May through August; also expected in September.
Identification
The long, obliquely-directed, descending arm of the humeral lunule is a distinquishing character. Adults of Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi have the elytral markings broad with a brozy-green ground color. Adults of C.…
The long, obliquely-directed, descending arm of the humeral lunule is a distinquishing character. Adults of Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi have the elytral markings broad with a brozy-green ground color. Adults of C. tranquebarica borealis can be recognized by a broken humeral lunule band or by the ends of the band narrowly joined in the middle.
Life History
Adults overwinter.
Conservation
This species is widespread and very common in Alberta.
Diet Info
None available.
Range
The range of this species extends over most of United States and Canada. The subspecies Cicindela t. kirbyi is found in most of Alberta.
Citation
Page Citation for Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1742. Accessed 06 May. 2024.
References
Author
Freitag, Richard
Title
Catalogue of the tiger beetles of Canada and the United States
Publication Date
1999
Pages
195
Author
Wallis, J. B.
Title
Cicindelidae of Canada
Publication Date
1961
Pages
72
Author
Hilchie, Gerald J.
Title
The tiger beetles of Alberta (Coleoptera: Carabidae, Cicindelini)
Publication Date
1985
Series Title
Quaestiones Entomologicae
Volume
21
Pages
319-347
Author
Acorn, John
Title
Tiger Beetles of Alberta
Publication Date
2001
Pages
120
Specimen Information
There are 76 specimens of this Species.
UASM95331 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1951-08-09
UASM95332 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1951-08-09
UASM95333 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1951-08-09
UASM95334 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1951-08-09
UASM95335 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1951-08-09
UASM95336 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1951-08-09
UASM95337 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1952-06-22
UASM95338 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1952-06-22
UASM95339 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1952-06-22
UASM95340 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Golden Spike
Collected ByMacLean, V.
Date Collected1953-07-09
UASM95341 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Golden Spike
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1953-07-10
UASM95342 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByKuster, J. E.
Date Collected1970-07-15
UASM95343 - Cicindela tranquebarica kirbyi
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Chin
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1922-08-24