Species Details

Cicindela nevadica

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »

Common NameSalt Creek tiger beetle SeasonalityAdults of this species have been collected in May and July; also expected in June and August. IdentificationThese beetles resemble those of Cicindela cuprescens, a non resident species. Adults of C. nevadica are bronze with off-white elytral maculations. The humeral lunule is slightly recurved toward the base and body hairs are decumbent.

Scientific Name Cicindela nevadica Common Name Salt Creek tiger beetle Habitat Adults prefer open areas with sparse vegetation; on alkaline soil along margin of rivers. Seasonality Adults of this species have been collected in May and July; also expected in June and August. Identification
These beetles resemble those of Cicindela cuprescens, a non resident species. Adults of C. nevadica are bronze with off-white elytral maculations. The humeral lunule is slightly recurved toward the base and body hairs…
These beetles resemble those of Cicindela cuprescens, a non resident species. Adults of C. nevadica are bronze with off-white elytral maculations. The humeral lunule is slightly recurved toward the base and body hairs are decumbent.
Life History Members of this summer species overwinter as adults. Conservation This species is relatively rare in Alberta, and is on the ANHIC tracking list. Diet Info None available. Range The range of this species extends over the western half of United States and south-central Canada. This species is found only in the southeastern corner of Alberta.

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"Species Details - Cicindela nevadica, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-74. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Hilchie, Gerald J.
Role species page author

References

Specimen Information

There are 5 specimens of this Species.

5 results plotted on map in 2 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM720 - Cicindela nevadica

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jenner Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J. Date Collected1974-05-07

UASM721 - Cicindela nevadica

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jenner Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J. Date Collected1974-05-07

UASM350642 - Cicindela nevadica

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: California, Kern county, Saltdale Date Collected1930-07-20

UASM350643 - Cicindela nevadica

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: California, Kern county, Saltdale Date Collected1932-06-19

UASM350644 - Cicindela nevadica

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: California, Kern county, Saltdale

Adult Seasonal Distribution