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Punctured Tiger Beetle - Cicindela punctulata This was the highlight of mothing last night for me. There were few moths, but this tiger beetle came to hunt.<br />
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Punctured Tiger Beetle - Cicindela punctulata

This was the highlight of mothing last night for me. There were few moths, but this tiger beetle came to hunt.

Habitat: Attracted to a light (and bugs) in a semi-rural area.

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

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They are so cool! Been a long time since I found one myself. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  I rarely see them as well and expected this one to flee before I could get a shot. But, I think it had its eye on some potential prey, which was just out of frame. Posted 5 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Great shot Christine, I love tijger beetles. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Paul! I do as well, but rarely see them. Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

LOVE!! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It was so cute with its green feet, freckled elytra, and hairy armpits. Posted 5 years ago

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The Punctured Tiger Beetle

The Punctured Tiger Beetle is a Tiger Beetle (Carabidae, Cicindelinae) known from the Nearctic region.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Christine Young

By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 10, 2020. Captured Jul 9, 2020 23:57 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.

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Canon EOS 90D
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1/64s
ISO500
100mm

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