宝石虎甲 Jeweled Tiger Beetle
Cicindela gemmata · Coleoptera · 虎甲科 · IUCN: LC
The Jeweled Tiger Beetle (Cicindela gemmata) is a remarkable beetle distinguished by its iridescent emerald-green elytra speckled with ivory-white markings. This species inhabits sandy riverbanks and sun-exposed paths through grasslands, where it is a remarkably fast sprinter that uses keen vision to detect prey. As a member of the Cicindelidae (虎甲科), it represents an important component of its ecosystem, contributing to the intricate web of interactions that sustain biodiversity in its native range.
- 体长 Size
- 20-50 mm
- 分布 Distribution
- China
- 生境 Habitat
- Forest
- 活跃季节 Season
- May - Sep
- 保护级别 Conservation
- LC
- 中国特有 Endemic
- 否 No