Species Details
Cicindela decemnotata
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Common NameBadlands tiger beetle
SeasonalityThese beetles have been collected in May, June and August, and are also expected in July.
IdentificationThis green or violaceous tiger beetle is characterized by reduction of the humeral lunule and a long, descending arm of the middle band of the elytron. The violoaceous form is common in the Peace River region. However, the vilolaceous color may be an after-death artifact.
Scientific Name
Cicindela decemnotata
Common Name
Badlands tiger beetle
Habitat
Clay, sandy, or gravel soils often along cowpaths and roads; often captured on clay alluvium.
Seasonality
These beetles have been collected in May, June and August, and are also expected in July.
Identification
This green or violaceous tiger beetle is characterized by reduction of the humeral lunule and a long, descending arm of the middle band of the elytron. The violoaceous form is common in the Peace River region.…
This green or violaceous tiger beetle is characterized by reduction of the humeral lunule and a long, descending arm of the middle band of the elytron. The violoaceous form is common in the Peace River region. However, the vilolaceous color may be an after-death artifact.
Life History
Adults are known to overwinter.
Conservation
This species is moderately common in Alberta.
Diet Info
None available.
Range
This species is found in the western third of United States and Canada, with isolated populations in Alaska and Yukon Territory. In Alberta, the range is disjunct, with a population in the north, and the other in the…
This species is found in the western third of United States and Canada, with isolated populations in Alaska and Yukon Territory. In Alberta, the range is disjunct, with a population in the north, and the other in the southeastern fourth of Alberta.
Citation
Page Citation for Cicindela decemnotata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cicindela decemnotata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-26. Accessed 24 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 18 specimens of this Species.
UASM471 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Date Collected1955-06-30
UASM472 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1955-05-19
UASM473 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1955-05-19
UASM474 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1955-05-19
UASM95191 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1919-03-24
UASM95192 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1919-03-26
UASM95193 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1926-08-21
UASM95194 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1929-03-24
UASM95195 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1929-03-24
UASM95196 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1929-03-24
UASM95197 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1929-03-31
UASM95198 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1929-03-31
UASM95199 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1929-03-31
UASM95200 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1929-03-31
UASM95201 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1929-06-25
UASM95202 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected ByHochachka, P. W.
Date Collected1953-08-23
UASM95203 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lethbridge
Collected ByHochachka, P. W.
Date Collected1953-08-23
UASM349501 - Cicindela decemnotata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Utah, Tooele county, Delle
Date Collected1974-04-09