Cicindela limbalis Klug

 

                        

                                  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.

 

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