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Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle Cicindela hirticollis Say, 1817 |
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Family: Tiger Beetles (Cicindelidae)
State Protection: Not Listed 
The species is not listed or protected by New York State. Federal Protection: Not Listed State Rarity Rank: S1
A State Rarity Rank of S1 means: Typically 5 or fewer occurrences, very few remaining individuals, acres, or miles of stream, or some factor of its biology makes it especially vulnerable in New York State. Global Rarity Rank: G5
A Global Rarity Rank of G5 means: Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Did you know? The hairy-necked tiger beetle has declined in many parts of its range, mainly due to habitat alteration and recreational pressure on its sandy habitats. |
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| State Ranking Justification | [-] |
This species has a limited state distribution, narrow habitat requirements, and is declining in much of its range, including New York, due to beach front development and overuse of beaches. The rank was calculated using NatureServe's Element Rank Calculator, version 2.0.
| Short-term Trends | [-] |
No information on short-term trends is available.
| Long-term Trends | [-] |
Approximately 7 of 40 historical occurrences on Long Island appear still to be occupied, with most having been surveyed recently. No historical information is available for New York's Great Lakes populations.
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New York Natural Heritage Program. 2013. Online Conservation Guide for Cicindela hirticollis. Available from: http://acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=7565. Accessed May 24th, 2013. 
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