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Festive Tiger Beetle
Stanley Jones

Festive Tiger Beetle (Cincindela scutellaris)

Festive Tiger Beetle (Cincindela scutellaris scutellaris: Carabidae) A colorful little beetle ca. 1.1-1.4 cm (0.43-0.55 in) long. This species shows the greatest geographical variation among populations of any Tiger Beetle species in North America and exhibits colors ranging from maroon and bright metallic orange to blue, green, and black. Photographed west of Dickens, Dickens County, Texas, U.S.A. Riparian creek bed with sandy soil at ca. 776 m (2,546 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Riparian creek bed with sandy soil at ca. 776 m (2,546 ft) elevation.
Location
West of Dickens, Dickens County, Texas, U.S.A
Date taken
October 2009
Scientific name
Cincindela scutellaris
Equipment used
Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens, ISO 250, Shutter speed 1/500, f/7.
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Terrific colors in this wonderful macro Stanley ... wonderful sharing my friend ... thnx ...
 
ChrisKten
Some great colours on this Beetle, Stanley; I'm guessing that the "Festive" comes from the colours? Although that might be a bit too logical for Species naming|=)|
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
You've captured the beautiful iridescence in this beetle Stanley. Nice work.
 

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