Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle
Cicindela hirticollis
This record describes Cicindela hirticollis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Humeral lunule G-shaped
Wikipedia reference for Cicindela hirticollis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicindela_hirticollis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cicindelinae
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Genus
- Cicindela (Temperate Tiger Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
sandy beaches of streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans
Geographic Range
most of NA, but absent in the Appalachian region, c./w. TX, most of non-coastal CA, NV and adjacent parts of OR, ID, UT
Diet and Behavior
Life History
a spring/fall with a 1 or 2-year lifecycle
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cicindela hirticollis Say 1817
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cicindela hirticollis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Matthew Roth; Additional contributions by Phillip Harpootlian , Chris Wirth , Mike Quinn , Aaron Schusteff , Nick Block , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle
How big is Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle?
10-15 mm
How do you identify Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle?
Humeral lunule G-shaped
Where is Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | sandy beaches of streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans |
| Range | most of NA, but absent in the Appalachian region, c./w. TX, most of non-coastal CA, NV and adjacent parts of OR, ID, UT |
What is the life cycle of a Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle?
a spring/fall with a 1 or 2-year lifecycle