Tiger Beetles of Mississippi
A list of Tiger Beetles known to occur in the state of Mississippi
Autumn Tiger Beetle
Cicindela nigrior, the autumn tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Big Sand Tiger Beetle
Cicindela formosa, the big sand tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Twelve-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela duodecimguttata, commonly known as the twelve-spotted tiger beetle, is a species of tiger beetle that is 12–15 millimetres (0.47–0.59 in) long and is dark brown to black. In most of the beetles in the species, there are twelve spots on the elytra. The species are commonly found along rivers, moist trails, roads, and paths.
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Cicindela repanda, commonly known as the bronzed tiger beetle or common shore tiger beetle, is a species of tiger beetle that measures 10–13 millimetres (0.39–0.51 in) long, lives in most of North America. Its labrum is small with one tooth and the pronotum is coppery and hairy. The shoulder marking touches or nearly touches the middle band. It is usually seen in ...more ↓
Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle
Cicindela hirticollis is a species of tiger beetle that is commonly found in sand bars and sandy beaches, is medium sized, is about 2–14 mm (0.08–0.55 in) long, and is active in the summer. The dorsal surfaces of the head, prothorax, and elytra are dark brown. The elytral markings are very light-colored cream or white. The species' common names are hairy-necked tiger ...more ↓
Purple Tiger Beetle
Cicindela purpurea, known generally as the purple tiger beetle or cow path tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle
Cicindela tranquebarica, the oblique-lined tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
The six-spotted tiger beetle, also known as the six-spotted green tiger beetle (Cicindela sexguttata), is a common North American species of ground beetle in the Cicindelinae subfamily.
Festive Tiger Beetle
Cicindela scutellaris, the festive tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Cobblestone Tiger Beetle
Cicindela marginipennis is a species of tiger beetle native to the eastern North America. Its range is primarily the eastern United States but it also occurs in Canada where it is listed as vulnerable.
