A NEW SPECIES OF CICINDELA (CICINDELA) (COLEOPTERA, CARABIDAE, CICINDELINI) FROM REMNANT NATIVE GRASSLAND IN SANTA-CRUZ COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

Cicindela ohlone, new species, is described from Santa Cruz County, California (type locality: Soquel). Distinguishing characteristics of external form and genitalic structure, geographical and habitat distribution, and life history are discussed. This species is closely related to Cicindela purpurea Olivier and a member of the purpurea species group of subgenus Cicindela. The apparently restricted geographical and habitat ranges of this species, coupled with pressure for urban development of areas occupied by its known populations, raise immediate concerns for its long-term survival and that of other species that share its native grassland habitat.