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Coastal Tiger Beetle
Stanley Jones

Coastal Tiger Beetle (Cicindela hamata)

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.
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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
drkishore
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.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Three terrific images, Stanley ... wonderful info as well ... great sharing ... thnx ...
 

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