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Green Claybank Tiger Beetle

Cicindela denverensis

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright metallic green, medium-sized beetle. Ivory markings vary greatly from obsolete to resembling Cicindela purpurea.

Habitat:

Found these specimens along a sandy and rocky river beach.

Notes:

Identification provided by Ted MacRae. I personally had no clue.

Reference Links:

Cicindela denverensis – green claybank tiger beetle | Beetles In The Bush

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Comments (2)
bugadrienne
Great shots! I never see any tiger beetles where I am now. When I saw them in TN I couldn't get a good photo. You must have plenty of patience. ;)

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PublishedApril 9, 2013

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