The northeastern beach tiger beetle is listed as endangered by Maryland and Massachusetts. Threatened status has been proposed by Virginia. Detailed knowledge of certain aspects of distribution, annual and seasonal abundance, and ecology have only recently been gained, and much remains to be learned. The objective of recovery efforts is to restore this threatened species to a secure status within its historical range. This could be accomplished by translocating beetles.
Reestablishment methodology needs to be developed and survivorship maximized.
Research is needed to determine whether the population on Martha's Vineyard is the same subspecies as those in the Chesapeake Bay area, the likely source of beetles for translocating. Most potential translocation sites are not currently suitable due to beach traffic, etc. This will need to be addressed prior to translocation. Also, existing sites in the Chesapeake Bay area need to be protected. Habitat management will also be necessary.