Species Details
Cicindela limbata nympha
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Common NameSandy tiger beetle
SeasonalityThese beetles have been collected from May through July.
IdentificationIndividuals of Cicindela limbata nympha are distinguished by the pale elytra with reduced dark markings. The marginal band is expanded to cover most of the elytra leaving a narrow dark band down the center. A brown band identifies the subspecies C. l. nympha, a green band C. l. limbata. Specimens of C. l. hyperborea do not look like those of the southern subspecies. Markings are typical tiger beetle design with a brown elytral color. The greatly thickened elytral bands distinguish members of this subspecies from those of all other Maritima group species found in Alberta.
Scientific Name
Cicindela limbata nympha
Common Name
Sandy tiger beetle
Habitat
These beetles occur on prairie sandy dunes or blowouts which are sparsely vegetated.
Seasonality
These beetles have been collected from May through July.
Identification
Individuals of Cicindela limbata nympha are distinguished by the pale elytra with reduced dark markings. The marginal band is expanded to cover most of the elytra leaving a narrow dark band down the center. A brown…
Individuals of Cicindela limbata nympha are distinguished by the pale elytra with reduced dark markings. The marginal band is expanded to cover most of the elytra leaving a narrow dark band down the center. A brown band identifies the subspecies C. l. nympha, a green band C. l. limbata. Specimens of C. l. hyperborea do not look like those of the southern subspecies. Markings are typical tiger beetle design with a brown elytral color. The greatly thickened elytral bands distinguish members of this subspecies from those of all other Maritima group species found in Alberta.
Life History
Cicindela limbata nympha has a three year life cycle in Manitoba; not known for Alberta. Adults are known to winter in loose sand.
Conservation
This subspecies is moderately common in Alberta.
Diet Info
None available.
Range
This subspecies is found on the central plains on either side of the Canada-U.S. border. These beetles are found in the southern half of Alberta.
Citation
Page Citation for Cicindela limbata nympha
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cicindela limbata nympha, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-4. Accessed 30 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 125 specimens of this Species.
UASM95142 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1952-06-22
UASM95143 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1952-06-22
UASM95144 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1952-06-22
UASM140218 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-06-20
UASM140219 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-09-09
UASM140220 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-07-20
UASM140221 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Burstall
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-08-22
UASM140222 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-07-19
UASM140223 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Great Sand Hills
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-08-12
UASM140224 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan, Great Sand Hills
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-08-12
UASM140225 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-08-04
UASM140226 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-08-04
UASM140227 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-06-28
UASM140228 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-06-28
UASM140229 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-05-16
UASM140230 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-05-16
UASM140231 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-05-16
UASM140232 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-05-14
UASM140233 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-07-06
UASM140234 - Cicindela limbata nympha
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Saskatchewan
Collected ByHilchie, G. J.
Date Collected1976-07-06