Schaupp's Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia schauppii
This record describes Cicindelidia schauppii (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra dull bronze-brown to green with white maculations and green sub-sutural punctures. Extent of white markings can vary. Cicindela cazieri, C. politula are often found together with this species.
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
Sandy and gravelly areas, often associated with limestone outcrops. Larval burrows are concentrated in large numbers in open weedy areas away from water.
Geographic Range
TX, OK, Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
A summer sp., mostly Aug-Oct, but occasionally in May.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: predatory
Life History
very little is known
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patronym for Franz G. Schaupp (1840?-1904) ( GBIF )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cicindelidia schauppii. 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 Schaupp's Tiger Beetle (9)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Steve Collins, all rights reserved | (c) Bufface, all rights reserved, uploaded by Bufface | (c) Chuck Sexton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Chuck Sexton | (c) Jack Cochran, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jack Cochran | (c) John Rosford, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John Rosford | Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Schaupp's Tiger Beetle
What is Schaupp's Tiger Beetle?
Schaupp's Tiger Beetle (Cicindelidia schauppii) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Schaupp's Tiger Beetle?
8-11 mm.
How do you identify Schaupp's Tiger Beetle?
Elytra dull bronze-brown to green with white maculations and green sub-sutural punctures. Extent of white markings can vary.
Where is Schaupp's Tiger Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Sandy and gravelly areas, often associated with limestone outcrops. Larval burrows are concentrated in large numbers in open weedy areas away from water. |
| Range | TX, OK, Mexico. |
What does Schaupp's Tiger Beetle eat?
The diet of the Schaupp's Tiger Beetle includes predatory.
When is Schaupp's Tiger Beetle active?
Schaupp's Tiger Beetle: seasonal activity - A summer sp., mostly Aug-Oct, but occasionally in May..
What is the life cycle of a Schaupp's Tiger Beetle?
very little is known