Species Details
Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameShiny tiger beetle
SeasonalityAdults of this species have been collected in May, July and August and are expected in June.
IdentificationThese beetles differ from all other Alberta cicindelids in their heavy maculation pattern and greasy appearance. The humeral lunule touches or blends into the middle band.
Scientific Name
Cicindela fulgida
Common Name
Shiny tiger beetle
Habitat
Alkaline soils along streams and coulees; adults found in areas devoid of vegetation.
Seasonality
Adults of this species have been collected in May, July and August and are expected in June.
Identification
These beetles differ from all other Alberta cicindelids in their heavy maculation pattern and greasy appearance. The humeral lunule touches or blends into the middle band.
Life History
Members of this spring-fall species overwinter as adults, and is on the ANHIC watch list.
Conservation
This species is relatively rare in Alberta.
Diet Info
None available.
Range
The range of this species extends through central and eastern United States to southeastern and south central Canada. This species is found only in the southeastern corner of Alberta.
Citation
Page Citation for Cicindela fulgida
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cicindela fulgida, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-75. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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 23 specimens of this Species.
UASM704 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jenner
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.
Date Collected1974-07-05
UASM705 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jenner
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.
Date Collected1974-07-05
UASM706 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Grassy Lake
Collected ByLarson, D.
Date Collected1968-08-27
UASM707 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Grassy Lake
Collected ByLarson, D.
Date Collected1968-08-27
UASM95344 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1951-05-18
UASM95345 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1951-05-18
UASM95346 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1951-05-18
UASM95347 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1951-05-18
UASM95348 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1951-05-18
UASM95349 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1951-05-18
UASM95350 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Southeastern Alberta
Collected ByBall, G. E.; Lister, R.
Date Collected1951-05-18
UASM350248 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1924-08-24
UASM350249 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1924-08-24
UASM350250 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1924-08-24
UASM350251 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1924-08-24
UASM350252 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1924-08-24
UASM350253 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1924-08-24
UASM350254 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1924-08-24
UASM350255 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1924-08-24
UASM350256 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1953-06-14
UASM350257 - Cicindela fulgida
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Manitoba, Westbourne
Collected ByWallis, J. B.
Date Collected1953-06-14