''Cicindela (Calomera) littoralis,'' Genus ''Cicindela'' subgenus ''Calomera'' species littoralis. commonly known as the littoral tiger beetle, is a species of Tiger Beetle found across the Palearctic realm, especially around the

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and

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seas. One of its subspecies, ''Calomera littoralis nemoralis'', was the first member of the Cicindelidae family to exibit vegetarian feeding behaviour, having been observed feeding on maize and cooked pasta in large numbers.

Notable subspecies

''Cicindela (C.) littoralis nemoralis''

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