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Wood Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sylvatica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Cicindelidae ›Genus: Cicindela

About

Cicindela sylvatica is a tiger beetle, commonly known as the wood tiger beetle or heath tiger beetle. It is the largest of the British tiger beetles with a length of between 15–19 millimetres (0.59–0.75 in). It is black in colour with a blue tinge, more pronounced on the underside, and sometimes appears with a bronze sheen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wood Tiger Beetle?
The scientific name of Wood Tiger Beetle is Cicindela sylvatica.
What kingdom does Wood Tiger Beetle belong to?
Wood Tiger Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Wood Tiger Beetle belong to?
Wood Tiger Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Wood Tiger Beetle belong to?
Wood Tiger Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Wood Tiger Beetle belong to?
Wood Tiger Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Wood Tiger Beetle belong to?
Wood Tiger Beetle belongs to the family Cicindelidae.
What genus does Wood Tiger Beetle belong to?
Wood Tiger Beetle belongs to the genus Cicindela.