Cicindela limbalis Klug Cicindela limbalis Klug
Cicindela limbalis Klug Cicindela limbalis Klug
Distribution in North Dakota
Identification: Medium body size, about 12 to 14 mm in length. Dorsal surfaces of head and prothorax brick red or metallic red. Elytra brick red, metallic red, or metallic reddish-green. Elytral markings highly variable. Humeral lunule complete, broken, or rarely absent. Middle band complete or consisting only of a transverse dash. Apical lunule complete or broken. Marginal line always absent. Labrum tridentate. Clypeus glabrous. Frons and genae with erect setae. Antennal scape with 4 sensory setae and several accessory setae.
Remarks: See remarks on C. denverensis for separating similar species.
Habitat: Clay banks along rivers, roadcuts, and gullies.
North Dakota Distribution: Statewide.
Season: A spring/fall species. Adults are most active in May and June, and again in August and September, although individuals may be found throughout the season.