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Coastal Tiger Beetle
Coastal Tiger Beetle (Cicindela hamata: Carabidae) Ca. 10-12 mm (0.39-0.47 in) long. Galveston Island State Park, northeast of Jamaica Beach, Galveston County, Texas, USA. North side of Butterowe Bayou. Open areas along bayou margin with coastal prairie at sea level; barrier island.
Habitat
North side of Butterowe Bayou. Open areas along bayou margin with coastal prairie at sea level; barrier island.
Location
Galveston Island State Park, northeast of Jamaica Beach, Galveston County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
July 2014
Scientific name
Cicindela hamata
Equipment used
Canon
Wish I had your knowledge of insects Stanley...have some posts but refraining due to id problems..LOL!!! Lovely capture of this Coastal Tiger Beetle.
 
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Three terrific images, Stanley ... wonderful info as well ... great sharing ... thnx ...
 

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