| Cicindela ancocisconensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Cicindelidae |
| Genus: | Cicindela |
| Species: | C. ancocisconensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cicindela ancocisconensis T. Harris, 1852 | |
Cicindela ancocisconensis, known generally as the Appalachian tiger beetle or boulder beach tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. 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.
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.
- Duran, Daniel P.; Gough, Harlan M. (2020). "Validation of tiger beetles as distinct family (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae), review and reclassification of tribal relationships". Systematic Entomology. 45 (4). doi:10.1111/syen.12440.
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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| Cicindela ancocisconensis | |
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