Cicindela nevadica knausii Leng Distribution in North Dakota
Identification: Small to medium body size, about 10 to 13 mm in length. Dorsal surfaces of head, prothorax, and elytra metallic olive-green. Elytral markings light and well developed. Basal dot absent. Middle band with crenulate or irregular margins. Labrum unidentate. Clypeus densely setose. Frons, genae, and proepisternum with dense, decumbent setae. Antennal scape with one sensory seta and a few to several accessory setae.
Remarks: Specimens of C. nevadica in North Dakota belong to the subspecies C. nevadica knausii Leng. C. nevadica can be separated from the similar C. cuprascens by the absence of the basal dot on the elytra.
Habitat: Wet sandy or muddy areas around salt flats and along saline drainages.
North Dakota Distribution: C. nevadica has not been commonly collected in North Dakota. It probably occurs in suitable habitats statewide except for the southeastern part of the state.
Season: A summer species. Adults are most active during July.