Cicindela tranquebarica
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Cicindela tranquebarica, the oblique-lined tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae that is found in North America. It appears in various colors, but it is most commonly known for its compound eyes. The beetle can range from 11 mm to 16 mm, and females are often observed to be slightly longer than males. This beetle is sensitive to temperature changes and performs stilting to help with temperature regulation. They typically display a variety of social behaviors and are a strong flier.
The Cicindela tranquebarica appears in various colors, from reddish-brown to black to green. They also vary in size, with beetles ranging from lengths from 11 mm to 16 mm. A study performed in 2007 noted the mean length of a male to be 11.8 mm, with a range of 11.1-12.2 mm, and the mean length of a female to be 12.6 mm, with a range of 11.8-13.2 mm. Thus, based on this information, the female set of this species is observed to be slightly longer. The appearance of the beetle is as follows: they have several colors that are exhibited in different locations of the beetle. The abdomen is typically purple or black, the thorax copper or dark red, and the... Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zion National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Toronto | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 3 | New York City | 🇺🇸 United States |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report an Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle sighting in Denver on a given day, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 192nd most-seen of the 461 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
March–April and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report an Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle in Denver on a given day, against under 5% in May–September and November–February, the lowest months.
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle sightings with a recorded time, and nearly all of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle sightings, Denver has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%) and New York City (United States, under 5%).
Same genus: Cicindela
The closest relatives of the Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle that you can see in Denver (genus Cicindela, Common Tiger Beetles) are Punctured Tiger Beetle (about 10%) and Bronzed Tiger Beetle (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Denver (29 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
