Species Details
Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameLong-lipped tiger beetle
SeasonalityThese beetles have been collected from late April through August, and also expected in September.
IdentificationThis species is closely related to Cicindela nebraskana. Correct identification is often difficult; species determination is based on microsculpture of the elytra and habitat preference when known. Cicindela longilabris adults have the elytral surface covered with minute granules resulting in a dull lustre while those of C. nebraskana are have more lustre. Members of C. longilabris live in forest clearings and meadows and C. nebraskana in prairie grasslands.
Scientific Name
Cicindela longilabris longilabris
Common Name
Long-lipped tiger beetle
Habitat
Sandy areas such as ridges and blowouts in conifer forests; also sandy forest paths and road sides.
Seasonality
These beetles have been collected from late April through August, and also expected in September.
Identification
This species is closely related to Cicindela nebraskana. Correct identification is often difficult; species determination is based on microsculpture of the elytra and habitat preference when known. Cicindela…
This species is closely related to Cicindela nebraskana. Correct identification is often difficult; species determination is based on microsculpture of the elytra and habitat preference when known. Cicindela longilabris adults have the elytral surface covered with minute granules resulting in a dull lustre while those of C. nebraskana are have more lustre. Members of C. longilabris live in forest clearings and meadows and C. nebraskana in prairie grasslands.
Life History
Adults are known to overwinter.
Conservation
This species is relatively common in Alberta.
Diet Info
None available.
Range
The range of this species covers the western and north eastern regions of the United States and most of Canada. These beetles are found throughout the northern two thirds of Alberta. In southwestern Alberta is a race…
The range of this species covers the western and north eastern regions of the United States and most of Canada. These beetles are found throughout the northern two thirds of Alberta. In southwestern Alberta is a race of Cicindela longilabris longilabris X C. longilabris perviridis X C. longilabris lauerentii (integrades).
Citation
Page Citation for Cicindela longilabris longilabris
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cicindela longilabris longilabris, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-23. Accessed 25 Apr. 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 129 specimens of this Species.
UASM582 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Beauvallon
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1976-04-24
UASM583 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Beauvallon
Collected ByShpeley, D.
Date Collected1976-04-24
UASM584 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM585 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM586 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM587 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM588 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM589 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM590 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM591 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM592 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM593 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM594 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM595 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM596 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM597 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM598 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM599 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM600 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM601 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM602 - Cicindela longilabris longilabris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fawcett
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1957-06-07