Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle - Cicindela sexguttata
by Carol Senske
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Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle - Cicindela sexguttata
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Carol Senske
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
These little hunters are fierce and quick. They hunt on the run and hold their prey with these huge jaws. They are remarkably shy of humans, however, and getting close is a challenge. The iridescent colors shine magnificently in the sunshine and make them easy to spot.
I used Picasa to soften the edges.
For more info you can visit:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/605
This picture was taken April 22, 2014, in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, USA, on our driveway. The camera is a Canon T4I, and the lens is a Tamron macro lens 90mm, f/2.8, 1:1.
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April 24th, 2014
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Comments (10)
Gaby Ethington
Such a cool image of this interesting bug! Great capture!
Carol Senske replied:
There are a number of types of Tiger Beetles - all fierce and fast - LOL. Thank you Gaby!
Alla Savinkov
Wow! Amazing capture! Stunning work! L/F
Carol Senske replied:
They are scary looking beetles with those big jaws! Thank you so much for the lovely comment and support!
Nancy Kane Chapman
I'll be on the lookout for these critters. What colors!!! F/v
Carol Senske replied:
they are beginning to show up here so yes, keep an eye out:>) They are brilliantly iridescent and fast moving. Bring us a picture!!!
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Wonderful Macro shot!! L/F
Carol Senske replied:
Hello, Anand! So nice to have you come by:>) Thank you for the wonderful comment and the L/F!
Bob Orsillo
Really awesome macro Carol, you are inspiring me! - Beetles have such a pretty face! :) L/F/Tw
Carol Senske replied:
I feel quite spoiled by this comment - thank you for the generous support and wonderful compliment:>)
Mary Carol Story
Ugly little guy! However, great capture and awesome color! lol. L/F
Carol Senske replied:
LOL - I keep thinking of , "Grandma, what big teeth you have!" Thanks for the L/F and your visit, MC!
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