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Tiger Beetle By: Maria Maul Taxonomy Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Family: Carabidal Genus: Cicindela Subspecies: Cicindela sperata sperata Habitats Tiger beetle adults are active predators in areas such as beaches, salt flats, riverbanks, and grasslands. Tiger Beetles are found throughout the world. They have patterns on there wings for example a Rio Grande Tiger Beetle which adapt to dry land. Tiger Beetle’s can also adapt to Marine Biomes such as away from the ocean shore or muddy or sandy shore biome. Phylogeny Tiger beetles come from the phylum, Anthropoda which include insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. They are characterized by their jointed limbs and cuticles. Their nervous system is “latter like” with paired ventral nerve cords. Rio Grande Tiger Beetle are found in Texas and New Mexico. They are considered polyphyletic because they do not share a common ancestor. Interesting facts: Tiger Beetle’s are one of the fastest species, they can run up to 9km/h (5.6mph). Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Vol. 3 Insects, Michael Hutchins, Ed. Arthur V. Evan Rosser W. and Neil Schlager, Eds. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group, 2003 Sharp Jay W., (n.d.). Desert Food Chain: The Insects Part 12. Retrieved from http://desertusa.com/mag06/jan/food12.html Kinisley, C. (2010, November). Anthropogenic disturbances and rare tiger beetle habitats: benefits, risks, and implications for conservation. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=57829753&site=ehost-live Reproduction and Life Cycle The Tiger Beetle’s lay their eggs in soil. There are 3 Stages of larval the tiger beetle’s go though. The burrow grows about 18 inches and survives without food for weeks. When the tiger beetle is ready to eat, it waits for a small arthropod to attack. Then the larva from the tiger beetle gets it’s prey and devours it. This is during the second stage. The third stage The tiger beetle forms a pupal cell and transforms from larva to adult. This forms a exoskeleton and it’s shell starts to harden. Mating occurs quickly and repeated mating occurs later throughout it’s life span.