Ghost Tiger Beetle

Ellipsoptera lepida

''Ellipsoptera lepida'', the ghost tiger beetle, or the little white tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in Central America and North America. It is a state threatened species in Minnesota.
Ghost Tiger Beetle My favourite insect is the Tiger Beetle, not only are they the fastest insect in the world, they are known for their aggressive predatory habits. This Ghost Tiger Beetle (Ellipsoptera lepida) blended so perfectly in the white sand that he lived up to his name, Ghost. Found at the Larose Forest, Limoges, Ontario, Canada. Conservation Status: imperiled (N2N3) in Canada (NatureServe). Canada,Ellipsoptera lepida,Geotagged,Ghost Tiger Beetle,Larose Forest,Limoges,Ontario,Summer,imperiled species,lepida

Appearance

The ghost tiger beetle is 9–11 mm in length. The dorsal surface is white or cream, the head and thorax are green or reddish and covered with white setae, and the maculations are greatly expanded, leaving only small areas of white brown.

The species is active in the summer and it has a two-year life cycle.
Ghost Tiger Beetle I was very fortunate in 2016 to come across two colonies of Ghost Tiger Beetle (Ellipsoptera lepida). Found at an inland dune in the city of Ottawa's greenbelt. Conservation Status: imperiled (N2N3) in Canada (NatureServe).                                Canada,Ellipsoptera lepida,Geotagged,Ghost Tiger Beetle,Merival Gardens,Ontario,Ottawa,Summer,imperiled species,lepida

Habitat

Its habitat is in pure white to pale yellow dry sandy areas with sparse or no vegetation. It is commonly found on coastal shorelines or large lake shores.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderColeoptera
FamilyCarabidae
GenusEllipsoptera
SpeciesE. lepida
Photographed in
Canada