Species Details
Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
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Common NameFestive tiger beetle
SeasonalityThese beetles have been collected from May through August, and are also expected in September.
IdentificationAdults of this species cannot be mistaken for those of any other species in Alberta. Bright red elytra lacking all maculations characterize this subspecies.
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Scientific Name
Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
Common Name
Festive tiger beetle
Habitat
Blowouts and sand dunes and sparsely vegetated edge zone dominated by scurf pea.
Seasonality
These beetles have been collected from May through August, and are also expected in September.
Identification
Adults of this species cannot be mistaken for those of any other species in Alberta. Bright red elytra lacking all maculations characterize this subspecies.
D. Macaulay image
D. Macaulay image
Adults of this species cannot be mistaken for those of any other species in Alberta. Bright red elytra lacking all maculations characterize this subspecies.
D. Macaulay image
Life History
Adults are known to overwinter.
Conservation
This species is moderately rare in Alberta, and is on the ANHIC tracking list.
Diet Info
None available.
Range
The range of this subspecies extends through central and eastern United States to southeastern and south central Canada. This subspecies is found only in the south-east corner of Alberta.
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Citation
Page Citation for Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-27. Accessed 19 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 16 specimens of this Species.
UASM708 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.
Date Collected1973-05-20
UASM709 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.
Date Collected1974-07-05
UASM710 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.
Date Collected1973-05-19
UASM711 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.
Date Collected1975-05-18
UASM712 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress
Collected ByBrooks, A. R.; Brooks, J. E.
Date Collected1957-08-22
UASM713 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress
Collected ByBrooks & MacNay
Date Collected1957-06-07
UASM714 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress
Collected ByBrooks, A. R.; Brooks, J. E.
Date Collected1957-08-22
UASM35511 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Empress
Collected ByO'Hara, W. M.
Date Collected1979-05-19
UASM140381 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-05-15
UASM140382 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-05-06
UASM140383 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-05-06
UASM140384 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-05-16
UASM140385 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-07-06
UASM140386 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-09-09
UASM140387 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-07-12
UASM140388 - Cicindela scutellaris scutellaris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1977-05-30