Cicindela limbalis

Cicindela limbalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Carabidae
Genus: Cicindela
Species: C. limbalis
Binomial name
Cicindela limbalis
Klug, 1834

Cicindela limbalis is a species of tiger beetle. The length of the beetle is 12–16 millimeters (0.5–0.6 in). The beetle's back is reddish purple and sometimes may be dull green or brown. The species can commonly be found on steep, moist bare clay soil. The beetle can live for 3 years.[1]

References

  1. "Cicindela limbalis". Tiger Beetles of the United States. Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. Retrieved June 27, 2010.


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