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Tetracha carolina
spectacular iridescent green and purple with white legs, about 3/4 in
semi arid dry tropical forest
I was surprised by how much wildlife I spotted in the Tatacoa desert. This insect was very hard to photograph. I first saw it running across the ground and followed it but it would always try to hide under the dirt. As soon as it was exposed a little it would run again. I was only able to get these shots as it completely disappeared underground and I couldn't find it again. As colorful as any insect I've seen in the Amazon.
Fantastic spotting! This species is found from southern North America to South America.
Spotted on Dec 28, 2012
Submitted on Aug 24, 2013
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