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Description
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderColeoptera
FamilyCarabidae
GenusCicindela
Size Length: 10.5 – 14.5 mm
Green tiger beetle biology
The adults can be seen from April until September. Both adults and larvae are fearsome predators of other invertebrates. The larvae dig pits, typically on pathways, in order to create a pitfall trap.
Green tiger beetle range
This beetle is widespread and common in many parts of Britain. It has a wide Eurasian range, and is found from Europe across Siberia to the Pacific Ocean
Green tiger beetle habitat
This tiger beetle is always found in sunny sites. It occurs in areas with bare ground and little vegetation such as sandy heaths and hillsides, and raised bogs. It is associated with well-draining soils.
Green tiger beetle status
Not threatened
Green tiger beetle threats
This species is not threatened.
Green tiger beetle conservation
Conservation action is not required for this species
Find out more
For more on invertebrates and their conservation see Buglife, the invertebrate conservation trust:
www.buglife.org.uk/