Scabrous Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia scabrosa
This record describes Cicindelidia scabrosa (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cicindelinae
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Genus
- Cicindelidia (American Tiger Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
scrub w/o Turkey Oak ( Quercus laevis ). The habitat is indicated by white, bleached sand and small oaks. These habitats are small, often separated by many miles, and are frequently adjacent to Pine Flatwoods and wet lowlands.
Geographic Range
peninsular Florida
Seasonal Activity
Early summer to early fall
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Predaceous
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cicindela scabrosa Schaupp 1884
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cicindelidia scabrosa. 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 Scabrous Tiger Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi; Additional contributions by Ben Coulter , Nick Block , v belov , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Scabrous Tiger Beetle
How big is Scabrous Tiger Beetle?
10 mm
Where is Scabrous Tiger Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | scrub w/o Turkey Oak ( Quercus laevis ). The habitat is indicated by white, bleached sand and small oaks. These habitats are small, often separated by many miles, and are frequently adjacent to Pine Flatwoods and wet lowlands. |
| Range | peninsular Florida |
What does Scabrous Tiger Beetle eat?
The diet of the Scabrous Tiger Beetle includes Predaceous.
When is Scabrous Tiger Beetle active?
Scabrous Tiger Beetle: seasonal activity - Early summer to early fall.