Cicindela duodecimguttata
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Cicindela duodecimguttata, commonly known as the twelve-spotted tiger beetle, is a species
of tiger beetle
that is 12-15 millimeters long and is dark brown to black. In most of the beetles in the species, there is twelve spots on the elytra. The species are commonly found along rivers, moist
trails, roads, and paths.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of tiger beetle
Tiger beetle
The tiger beetles are a large group of beetles known for their aggressive predatory habits and running speed. The fastest species of tiger beetle can run at a speed of 9 km/h , which, relative to its body length, is about 22 times the speed of former Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson, the...
that is 12-15 millimeters long and is dark brown to black. In most of the beetles in the species, there is twelve spots on the elytra. The species are commonly found along rivers, moist
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trails, roads, and paths.