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Cicindela

Cicindela

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A type of brightly colored, fast-moving insect called a tiger beetle
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Cicindela is known for its striking colors and speed, making it easy to spot in the wild.

Examples

  • On October 2, 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced their proposal to list the Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle, Cicindela albissima, as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

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  • Take, for example, this photograph of Cicindela limbalis (Common Claybank Tiger Beetle).

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  • You can often find Cicindela beetles running across sandy surfaces, showcasing their vibrant patterns.

  • Naturalists love observing Cicindela due to their unique hunting behavior and beautiful appearances.

Synonyms

tiger beetle
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A fast, brightly colored beetle that hunts other insects

is a narrower named taxonomic group rather than the general beetle type
Cicindelidae
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A family of bright, fast beetles that hunt other insects

is a narrower taxonomic category naming a smaller group inside that family

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Cicindela comes from an old Latin word cicindela meaning 'glow-worm'. That's a helpful memory because many of these beetles have bright, shiny colors, so the name fits their glowing, flashy look.