Genera and Subgenera of Tiger Beetles
A World Monograph of Cicindelidae
The first comprehensive monograph of all 240 currently recognised genera and subgenera of tiger beetles — family Cicindelidae. 3,715 taxa. Six tribes. Every continent except Antarctica.
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The First Complete World Monograph of Tiger Beetle Genera
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Genera and Subgenera of Tiger Beetles — A World Monograph of Cicindelidae is a systematic monograph by Vladimír Štrunc (2026). It is the first work to cover the entire world fauna of Cicindelidae at genus and subgenus level. No comparable reference exists in the literature.
Each of the 240 Cicindelidae genus accounts includes:
— Systematic position: tribe and subtribe
— Species count and worldwide zoogeographic distribution
— Ecology and habitat preferences
— Adult phenology with data-quality rating (S0–S6 system)
— Larval substrate and biology
— Morphological diagnosis and key identification characters
— Autapomorphies derived from a 194-character data matrix
— Primary taxonomic references with DOI and BHL links
— GBIF and iNaturalist species identifiers
Scope of the Monograph
240 genera and subgenera of Cicindelidae
3,715 taxa — 2,677 species and 1,038 subspecies
6 tribes: Manticorini · Megacephalini · Oxycheilini · Collyridini · Ctenostomatini · Cicindelini
Taxonomic framework: Wiesner (2020) with all post-2020 additions
Nomenclature: Cicindelidae Latreille, 1802 sensu Duran & Gough (2020)
Phylogenetic backbone: Gough et al. (2018), Duran & Gough (2020)
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What You Receive
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PDF — Print-Quality Document
A fully searchable, high-resolution PDF formatted for screen reading and printing. All 240 genus accounts with complete references, distribution data, phenology tables, and morphological diagnoses. Suitable for personal use, research, and library collections.
FlipHTML5 — Interactive Digital Edition
A page-turning interactive format accessible on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile — without software installation. All DOI, BHL, GBIF, and iNaturalist links are embedded and clickable.
A representative sample covering Tribe Manticorini and selected Megacephalini genera is available as a preview of the final content quality.
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Who Is This Monograph For?
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Genera and Subgenera of Tiger Beetles — A World Monograph of Cicindelidae is the essential reference for:
— Entomologists and systematic biologists working with Cicindelidae
— Natural history museum curators and collection managers
— Ecologists using tiger beetles as bioindicator or flagship taxa
— Advanced amateur entomologists and Cicindelidae collectors
— University and research libraries seeking a current world reference
— Anyone interested in the biogeography and evolution of Coleoptera
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About the Author
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Vladimír Štrunc is the author of Tiger Beetles of the World (2020, sold out) and the compiler of the underlying database of 3,715 Cicindelidae taxa. The World Monograph draws on primary taxonomic literature from Latreille (1802) to the present, including Wiesner (2020), Pearson & Vogler (2001), Gough et al. (2018), Duran & Gough (2020), and Moravec (2018–2020), with a systematic review of over 400 source publications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When will I receive the monograph?
Within 2 months of your pre-order. You will receive an email notification as soon as your PDF and FlipHTML5 files are ready for download.
What is the FlipHTML5 edition?
FlipHTML5 is an interactive digital book format that runs in any modern browser. You receive a personal access link — no software installation required.
Is the taxonomy up to date?
Yes. The taxonomic framework follows Wiesner (2020) Checklist of the Tiger Beetles of the World (2nd edition) as the primary authority, with all post-2020 additions incorporated. Family-level nomenclature follows Duran & Gough (2020, Systematic Entomology 45: 723–729).
How does this differ from Tiger Beetles of the World (2020)?
Tiger Beetles of the World (2020) was an illustrated photographic guide covering 125 genera and 338 species. Genera and Subgenera of Tiger Beetles — A World Monograph of Cicindelidae covers all 240 genera and subgenera with 3,715 taxa, full morphological diagnoses, phenology data, autapomorphies, and complete taxonomic references. It is a systematic scientific monograph rather than a photographic guide.
Can I pay by bank transfer?
Yes. Contact us via the form below and we will send you an invoice with bank transfer details.
Will there be a print edition?
A print edition is planned for a later date. Pre-order customers will be notified first and offered a preferential price.
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