What are the biggest threats to Puritan tiger beetles?
Shoreline development and bluff stabilization are the most serious threats. Shoreline structures may destroy the larval habitat directly or promote vegetation on cliff faces, making the cliffs unsuitable for the Puritan tiger beetle larvae. Some shoreline erosion structures such as segmented offshore or headland breakwaters slow erosion but may allow the maintenance of beach and essential shoreline habitat. Living shorelines also provide erosion control while enhancing the natural shoreline habitat.
