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Ellipsoptera lepida
Mostly white with brownish markings. If the Ghost Tiger Beetle isn't moving it becomes virtually invisible. It is often said that it is easier to see their shadow than the actual beetle.
Sand pit.
Conservation Status: imperiled (N2N3) in Canada (NatureServe)
Spotted on Jul 17, 2016
Submitted on Jul 18, 2016
4 Comments
Thank you Hema
nice series
Thank you Keith...they sure are.
Cool spotting. Tiger Beetles are so hard to get close to.