Species Details
Cicindela limbalis limbalis
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Common NameClaybank tiger beetle
SeasonalityAdults of this species have been collected from April to October.
IdentificationElytral maculations of this species are similar to those of adult Cicindela decemnotata, and the two can be separated on the basis of the middle band. The reddish tinge and presence of a subhumeral spot on the elytra also serve as distinguishing features.
Scientific Name
Cicindela limbalis limbalis
Common Name
Claybank tiger beetle
Habitat
Bare clay banks of streams; adults prefer steep clay banks for breeding but can be found anywhere.
Seasonality
Adults of this species have been collected from April to October.
Identification
Elytral maculations of this species are similar to those of adult Cicindela decemnotata, and the two can be separated on the basis of the middle band. The reddish tinge and presence of a subhumeral spot on the elytra…
Elytral maculations of this species are similar to those of adult Cicindela decemnotata, and the two can be separated on the basis of the middle band. The reddish tinge and presence of a subhumeral spot on the elytra also serve as distinguishing features.
Life History
Members of this species have a two year life cycle and overwinter as adults.
Conservation
This species is relatively common in Alberta.
Diet Info
None available.
Range
The range of this species extends over the north central to eastern half of United States and most of Canada. This species is found in most of Alberta (excluding the northeast corner and most of the eastern part of…
The range of this species extends over the north central to eastern half of United States and most of Canada. This species is found in most of Alberta (excluding the northeast corner and most of the eastern part of the province).
Citation
Page Citation for Cicindela limbalis limbalis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cicindela limbalis limbalis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-69. Accessed 08 May. 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 67 specimens of this Species.
UASM95187 - Cicindela limbalis limbalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Tawatinaw
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1952-09-19
UASM95188 - Cicindela limbalis limbalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Golden Spike
Collected ByHocking, B.
Date Collected1953-07-10
UASM95189 - Cicindela limbalis limbalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByKuster, J. E.
Date Collected1970-05-22
UASM95190 - Cicindela limbalis limbalis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByGlover, K.