Cicindela albissima

Coral Pink Dunes Tiger Beetle

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The Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle is an insect in the family Cicindelidae. Adult CPSD tiger beetles are 10.5 to 12.0 mm(0.41-0.47”) long and 4.4. to 4.7 mm (0.17-0.19”) wide. Female CPSD tiger beetles are larger than the males. The thorax is a brown to dull bronze color. The head is bright green to bronze. The elytra (wing casings) exhibit greatly reduced pigmentation and are a dull white color.

Scientific Name

Cicindela albissima
Common Name
Coral Pink Dunes Tiger Beetle
Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle
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Insects
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