Tiger beetle ( Cicindela scutellaris ) by larose forest photos


12-MAY-2016	Christine Hanrahan

In a sandy area there were many colletes bees nesting, and a handful of these tiger beetles scuttling around.

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Don		13-May-2016 20:18
If it wasn't for the abdomen, it could be a bee. 'Tis very hairy for a beetle. Pretense?

victorswan		13-May-2016 07:31
Wow a very nice one Christine a fine picture of this beetle certain the pretty pattern on the shields good sharpness well done BV

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