Cicindela ancocisconensis
Cicindela ancocisconensis, known generally as the Appalachian tiger beetle or boulder beach tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae.[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]
| Cicindela ancocisconensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Cicindela |
| Species: | C. ancocisconensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cicindela ancocisconensis T. Harris, 1852 | |
References
- "Cicindela ancocisconensis Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
- "Cicindela ancocisconensis species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
- "Cicindela ancocisconensis". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
- "Cicindela ancocisconensis Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-29.
Further reading
- 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.
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