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20-May-2019 Christine Hanrahan

Six-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela sexgutatta)

Mer Bleue area

This beautiful little tiger beetle has caught a small native bee. Tiger beetles are often found in the sandy sites where some ground-nesting bees occur and on which they prey. This particular species is usually found on trails through woods, or near woodlands, as was the case here.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/3200s f/4.5 at 8.8mm iso250 hide exif
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Date/Time20-May-2019 13:37:23
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ2500
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length8.8 mm
Exposure Time1/3200 sec
Aperturef/4.5
ISO Equivalent250
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

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Nirvan Hope28-Jan-2020 19:27
Stunning detail of this iridescent beauty munching on his lunch.
Doug Cruden28-Jan-2020 19:22
Excellent close-up...guess it's curtains for the bee :o(
Blandine Mangin28-Jan-2020 15:57
very nice close-up ! v
John Vass28-Jan-2020 15:25
This is a fantastic catch! Sci-fi nightmare for the bees though! It’s gotta and gonna happen! Circle of life and all that! BV
danad28-Jan-2020 14:09
Superb colors and details. V.
Walter Otto Koenig28-Jan-2020 14:05
Fascinating and well timed close up. The blue colors and details are amazing. "V"
Kuriacose Joseph28-Jan-2020 13:22
Nice shot. Must be easier to spot than some of the other creatures that you take pictures of.
Milan Vogrin28-Jan-2020 11:29
Beetle in action. Nice catch for both of you. V!
borisalex28-Jan-2020 10:48
Great details and colors in that light! V
Graeme28-Jan-2020 10:39
I guess this bee has met its fate in those big jaws. A beautiful coloured beetle though!.V
laine28-Jan-2020 05:39
A beautiful blue...I feel for the bee though :(
Dennis Hoyne28-Jan-2020 03:18
A perfect capture of this iridescent blue beauty, enjoying a meal.
Helen Betts28-Jan-2020 00:13
You've captured the iridescent color perfectly here! V.
Hank Vander Velde28-Jan-2020 00:02
Super close-up image well described Christine.
globalgadabout27-Jan-2020 23:12
what a handsome killer...exemplary shot too..
Pierre Martin27-Jan-2020 23:00
they are ultra fast on the ground when hunting, superb detailed picture!
Isabel Cutler27-Jan-2020 22:50
Beautiful. Great detail. V.
hayl27-Jan-2020 22:49
What a jewel-like beetle.
Jim Coffman27-Jan-2020 22:39
A very sharp capture of this beetle!
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