Ellipsoptera sperata is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rio Grande Tiger Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ellipsoptera macra
- Ellipsoptera cuprascens
- Ellipsoptera puritana
- Ellipsoptera nevadica
- Ellipsoptera wapleri
- Eunota gabbii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Cicindelidae
- Genus
- Ellipsoptera
- Species
- Ellipsoptera sperata
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