Cicindela limbata hyperborea

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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 Cicindela 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 hyperborea Common Name Sandy tiger beetle Habitat Boreal forest on sparsely vegetated sandy dunes or blowouts; also disturbed sandy areas along roads. 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 band identifies the subspecies C. l. nympha, a green band C. l. limbata. Specimens of Cicindela 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 Not known. Conservation This subspecies is moderately rare in Alberta. Diet Info None available. Range This subspecies is found only in central Canada. These beetles are found in the northeastern third of Alberta.

Page Citation

"Species Details - Cicindela limbata hyperborea, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Authorship

Name Hilchie, Gerald J.

Role species page author

References

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UASM2 - Cicindela limbata hyperborea

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Andrew Lake Collected ByFinnamore, A. T. Date Collected1988-06-17

UASM435 - Cicindela limbata hyperborea

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fort Mackay Collected ByRyan, J. K.; Hilchie, Gerald J. Date Collected1979-05-28

UASM436 - Cicindela limbata hyperborea

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fort Mackay Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J. Date Collected1979-06-10

UASM437 - Cicindela limbata hyperborea

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fort Mackay Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J. Date Collected1979-07-30

UASM438 - Cicindela limbata hyperborea

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Andrew Lake Collected ByShpeley, D. Date Collected1988-06-15

UASM439 - Cicindela limbata hyperborea

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Andrew Lake Collected ByFinnamore, A. T. Date Collected1988-05-14

UASM440 - Cicindela limbata hyperborea

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Andrew Lake Collected ByFinnamore, A. T. Date Collected1988-05-14

UASM441 - Cicindela limbata hyperborea

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Andrew Lake Collected ByFinnamore, A. T. Date Collected1988-05-14