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MacGee · Sunday 17th June 2007, 17:28

There were quite a few of these at Flanders Moss, on the path and boardwalk. They were repeatedly jumping into the air. When we approached they retreated into shadow and only ran away when I tried to photograph them. We didn't see them fly at all. Sorry for the photo; I've only got a compact camera.

Michael.

jc001 · Sunday 17th June 2007, 18:10

Hi,

I think it might be a green tiger beetle ..Id love to see one of these:)

Brian Stone · Sunday 17th June 2007, 19:22

Green tiger beetle - Cicindela campestris - for me too

paul mabbott · Sunday 17th June 2007, 19:23

Indubitably a green tiger beetle (Cicindelidae). In UK there are only two green Cicindela species which can be differentiated on size. Surprising that they weren't flying - it's usually difficult to stop them.

MacGee · Sunday 17th June 2007, 19:27

Thank you all very much.

Michael.

paul mabbott · Monday 18th June 2007, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Stone

Green tiger beetle - Cicindela campestris - for me too

Most likely if > 11mms long, otherwise the quite rare C. germanica which is not abundant and fairly localised near the S/SW coast. Lindroth states that C. germanica it, "... does not readily take to the wing.".

I think we need to bear in mind that yesterdays rarity may become more common (as well as vice versa)

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MacGee Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bridge of Allan Posts: 1,004 My location	ID from bad picture There were quite a few of these at Flanders Moss, on the path and boardwalk. They were repeatedly jumping into the air. When we approached they retreated into shadow and only ran away when I tried to photograph them. We didn't see them fly at all. Sorry for the photo; I've only got a compact camera. Michael. Attached Thumbnails

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paul mabbott Urban space man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 430	Indubitably a green tiger beetle (Cicindelidae). In UK there are only two green Cicindela species which can be differentiated on size. Surprising that they weren't flying - it's usually difficult to stop them. Last edited by paul mabbott : Sunday 17th June 2007 at 19:24. Reason: typo

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