Species Details

Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »

Common NameBeautiful tiger beetle SeasonalityThese beetles have been collected from May through July and September; also expected in August. IdentificationThis is the largest of the Alberta tiger beetles. The shape of the humeral lunule is distinctive. Adults have a bright blue metallic lustre on the ventral surface, with the pigmented areas of the elytra red to red-purple.

Scientific Name Cicindela formosa formosa Common Name Beautiful tiger beetle Habitat Sandy blowouts and marginal areas of active sand dunes in areas of sparse vegetation. Seasonality These beetles have been collected from May through July and September; also expected in August. Identification This is the largest of the Alberta tiger beetles. The shape of the humeral lunule is distinctive. Adults have a bright blue metallic lustre on the ventral surface, with the pigmented areas of the elytra red to red-purple. Life History Adults are known to overwinter. Conservation This species is relatively rare in Alberta, and is on the ANHIC tracking list. Diet Info None available. Range The range of this subspecies extends through central and northeastern United States to southeastern and south central Canada. These beetles are found only in the south-east corner of Alberta.

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"Species Details - Cicindela formosa formosa, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1761. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Hilchie, Gerald J.
Role species page author

References

Specimen Information

There are 26 specimens of this Species.

26 results plotted on map in 7 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM375 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J. Date Collected1973-05-19

UASM376 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Date Collected1972-07-12

UASM377 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Date Collected1972-07-12

UASM378 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Date Collected1972-07-12

UASM379 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Date Collected1972-07-12

UASM380 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Date Collected1972-07-12

UASM381 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J. Date Collected1975-05-18

UASM382 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1957-07-01

UASM135445 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan Collected ByHilchie, G. J. Date Collected1977-05-30

UASM135446 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan Collected ByHilchie, G. J. Date Collected1976-05-22

UASM135447 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan Collected ByHilchie, G. J. Date Collected1976-05-06

UASM135448 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan Collected ByHilchie, G. J. Date Collected1976-09-09

UASM135449 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan Collected ByHilchie, G. J. Date Collected1977-08-16

UASM135450 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan Collected ByHilchie, G. J. Date Collected1976-05-06

UASM135451 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan Collected ByHilchie, G. J. Date Collected1976-08-06

UASM135452 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan Collected ByHilchie, G. J. Date Collected1976-09-09

UASM135453 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Larimer county, Poudre Canyon Date Collected1948-08-19/1948-08-22

UASM135454 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Larimer county, Poudre Canyon Date Collected1948-08-19/1948-08-22

UASM135455 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Larimer county, Poudre Canyon Date Collected1948-08-19/1948-08-22

UASM135456 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Larimer county, Poudre Canyon Date Collected1948-08-19/1948-08-22

UASM135457 - Cicindela formosa formosa

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Larimer county, Poudre Canyon Date Collected1948-08-19/1948-08-22

Adult Seasonal Distribution