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Purple Tiger Beetle

Cicindela purpurea

Photo by RedRock
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Field Notes

Description:

Small, green beetle. Approx 1 in. long. fuzzy forehead and tan markings on back.

Habitat:

Mountain forests. I found this one on a trail among scrub oak and aspen trees. This one found along the ridge of Squaw Peak in Utah.

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Comments (1)

Terrific spotting. Tiger beetles are amazing!
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PublishedMay 28, 2013

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