Cicindela limbalis, the common claybank tiger beetle, is a species of tiger beetle. The length of the beetle is 12–16 millimeters (0.5–0.6 in). The beetle's back is reddish purple and sometimes may be dull green or brown. The species can commonly be found on steep, moist bare clay soil. The beetle can live for 3 years.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Claybank 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
- Cicindela purpurea
- Cicindela decemnotata
- Cicindela depressula
- Cicindela ancocisconensis
- Cicindela soluta
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Cicindelidae
- Genus
- Cicindela
- Species
- Cicindela limbalis
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