Species Details
Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameBlack-bellied tiger beetle
SeasonalityThese beetles have been collected from May through August; are also expected in April and September.
IdentificationAdults of this species are slightly smaller than those of Cicindela longilabris and have reduced elytral maculations. Cicindela nebraskana adults have a black, rarely iridescent underside, whereas Cicindela longilabris adults are usually iridescent blue, green or bronzed on the underside. Cicindela nebraskana adults have the elytral surface more lustrous while those of C. longilabris are covered with minute granules resulting in a dull lustre. Members of C. nebraskana live in prairie grasslands while C. longilabris live in forest clearings and meadows.
Scientific Name
Cicindela nebraskana
Common Name
Black-bellied tiger beetle
Habitat
Prefer open areas between clumps of grass and earth mounds; prairie grasslands on heavy clay soils.
Seasonality
These beetles have been collected from May through August; are also expected in April and September.
Identification
Adults of this species are slightly smaller than those of Cicindela longilabris and have reduced elytral maculations. Cicindela nebraskana adults have a black, rarely iridescent underside, whereas Cicindela…
Adults of this species are slightly smaller than those of Cicindela longilabris and have reduced elytral maculations. Cicindela nebraskana adults have a black, rarely iridescent underside, whereas Cicindela longilabris adults are usually iridescent blue, green or bronzed on the underside. Cicindela nebraskana adults have the elytral surface more lustrous while those of C. longilabris are covered with minute granules resulting in a dull lustre. Members of C. nebraskana live in prairie grasslands while C. longilabris live in forest clearings and meadows.
Life History
Adults are known to overwinter.
Conservation
This species is moderately common in Alberta.
Diet Info
None available.
Range
The range of this species covers northwestern United States and in Canada the southern areas of the western provinces. These beetles are found throughout most of the southern fourth of Alberta.
Citation
Page Citation for Cicindela nebraskana
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cicindela nebraskana, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-24. Accessed 17 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
Spanton, T. G.
Title
The Cicindela sylvatica group: geographical variation and classification of the Nearctic taxa, and reconstructed phylogeny and geographical history of the species (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae)
Publication Date
1988
Series Title
Quaestiones Entomologicae
Volume
24
Pages
51-161
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 63 specimens of this Species.
UASM662 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Collected ByD. B.
Date Collected1961-06-02
UASM663 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-08-14
UASM664 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-08-21
UASM665 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-06-02
UASM666 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-06-02
UASM667 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-08-21
UASM668 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-06-02
UASM669 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-06-01
UASM670 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-08-21
UASM671 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-06-01
UASM672 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-08-14
UASM673 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-08-14
UASM674 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-08-14
UASM675 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Barrier Reservoir
Date Collected1961-08-14
UASM676 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gorge Creek
Collected ByWu, L. L.
Date Collected1961-06-03
UASM677 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gorge Creek
Collected ByWu, L. L.
Date Collected1961-06-03
UASM678 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gorge Creek
Collected ByWu, L. L.
Date Collected1961-06-03
UASM679 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gorge Creek
Collected ByWu, L. L.
Date Collected1961-06-03
UASM680 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected ByHochachka, P. W.
Date Collected1957-08-24
UASM681 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected ByHochachka, P. W.
Date Collected1957-08-24
UASM682 - Cicindela nebraskana
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected ByHochachka, P. W.
Date Collected1957-08-24