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Appalachian Tiger Beetle (Cicindela ancocisconensis)

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Cicindela ancocisconensis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Cicindelidae
Genus: Cicindela
Species:
C. ancocisconensis
Binomial name
Cicindela ancocisconensis
T. Harris, 1852

Cicindela ancocisconensis, known generally as the Appalachian tiger beetle or boulder beach tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae.[1][2][3][4] It is found in North America. The beetle's long, slim body are favorable for hunting their prey. This consists of identifying their prey, a long pursuit, and finally catching their prey. Their careful, precise method allows them to pursue creatures from sedentary to elusive.[1][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Cicindela ancocisconensis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
  2. ^ "Cicindela ancocisconensis species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
  3. ^ "Cicindela ancocisconensis". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
  4. ^ "Cicindela ancocisconensis Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
  5. ^ Duran, Daniel P.; Gough, Harlan M. (2020). "Validation of tiger beetles as distinct family (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae), review and reclassification of tribal relationships". Systematic Entomology. 45 (4). doi:10.1111/syen.12440.

Further reading[edit]

  • Allen, Thomas J.; Acciavatti, Robert E. (2002). Tiger Beetles of West Virginia (PDF). West Virginia Department of Natural Resources.
  • Lobl, I.; Smetana, A., eds. (2017). Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, Volume 1: Archostemata - Myxophaga - Adephaga. Apollo Books. ISBN 978-90-04-33029-0.