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Hybrid dune tiger beetle (Cicindela Hybrida) Tiger beetle showing of its impressive jaws. Tiger beetles are robbers which eat ants and other crawling insects, so these jaws are not just to impress the females but to actually cut other insects in half.<br />
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Dutch name: Basterdzandloopkever Cicindela hybrida,Geotagged,Six-spotted tiger beetle,The Netherlands

Hybrid dune tiger beetle (Cicindela Hybrida)

Tiger beetle showing of its impressive jaws. Tiger beetles are robbers which eat ants and other crawling insects, so these jaws are not just to impress the females but to actually cut other insects in half.

Dutch name: Basterdzandloopkever

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow, thats horrendously sharp, up close and personal! Superb macro. Posted 13 years ago

Frankhuizen Photography

Lion

Wow Joost! Posted 13 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

Ohhohoho! Wow, that is indeed very crispy! Does not show on the thumb (on homepage) but the composition of the beetle standing on its hind legs. Gratz, beautiful shot! Posted 13 years ago

Joost Thissen

Lion

Thank you all for the compliments! Posted 13 years ago

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The Northern dune tiger beetle

''Cicindela hybrida'', also known as the northern dune tiger beetle, has a wide distribution in the Palaearctic region.

Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Joost Thissen

By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2012. Captured Aug 17, 2012 11:38 in Dijkpad, 5685 Best, The Netherlands.

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SLT-A55V
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ISO400
90mm

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