Abstract
1. 1.|The thermal consequences associated with background matching were studied in two subspecies of the coastal New Zealand tiger beetle Neocicindela perhispida. 2. 2.|The dark N.p. campbelli, which inhabits hot black ironsand beaches, experiences higher body temperatures because of increased absorptive and convective heat loads. 3. 3.|During midday, it must shuttle frequently between sun and shade to prevent body temperatures from exceeding optimal levels, thus reducing its foraging time. 4. 4.|The light N.p. giveni, which inhabits white quartz sand beaches, is active for longer periods during midday because of cooler habitat temperatures and its highly reflective elytral surface.
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