Sagebrush Tiger Beetle
Cicindela pugetana
This record describes Cicindela pugetana (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cicindela pugetana, the sagebrush tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Cicindela pugetana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicindela pugetana.
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
Geographic Range
s.BC−c.OR
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cicindela pugetana Casey 1914
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cicindela pugetana. 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 Sagebrush Tiger Beetle (4)
Photo credits: (c) Lisa Hill, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Lisa Hill | (c) Philipp Wickey, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philipp Wickey | Contributed by Ben Coulter; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Sagebrush Tiger Beetle
What is Sagebrush Tiger Beetle?
Sagebrush Tiger Beetle (Cicindela pugetana) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Sagebrush Tiger Beetle?
11−15 mm
Where is Sagebrush Tiger Beetle found?
Range: s.BC−c.OR