Cicindela trifasciata is most commonly encountered in Alabama and Mississippi near water along the coast; it also disperses inland along water sources up to several hundred miles. In the main portion of its range it is gregarious and often occurs in large numbers; inland it is more often solitary. Primarily a summer-active species, although adults have been found in the southeastern U.S. from April - December. All individuals from our area belong to the subspecies ascendens.

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Cicindela trifasciata

ALABAMA, Marengo County

Cicindela trifasciata

ALABAMA, Marengo County

Cicindela trifasciata

ALABAMA, Marengo County

Cicindela trifasciata

ALABAMA, Mobile County