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Cream-edged Tiger Beetle

Habroscelimorpha circumpicta

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Size 12-15 mm, colored as shown.

Habitat:

This specimen was attracted to a mercury vapor light and blacklight setup at night in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Habitat is coastal wetland.

Notes:

This beetle is also diurnal.

Reference Links:

Species Habroscelimorpha circumpicta - Cream-edged Tiger Beetle - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (1)
Maria dB
Love tiger beetles - nice spotting!

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PublishedJune 5, 2013

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