Ghost Tiger Beetle

I was very fortunate in 2016 to come across two colonies of Ghost Tiger Beetle (Ellipsoptera lepida). Found at an inland dune in the city of Ottawa's greenbelt. Conservation Status: imperiled (N2N3) in Canada (NatureServe).

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

How awesome, I’ve never seen such a pale tiger beetle. Congrats on your first species intro! Posted 6 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you very much...these little critters are hard to find & photograph...but I do love the chase. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I know exactly what you mean! Just when you caught up with them, they go for another sprint and the cycle repeats :) Posted 6 years ago

The Ghost Tiger Beetle

''Ellipsoptera lepida'', the ghost tiger beetle, or the little white tiger beetle, is a species of flashy tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in Central America and North America. It is a state threatened species in Minnesota.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Greg Shchepanek