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Purple Tiger Beetle

Cicindela purpurea

Description:

Small, green beetle. Approx 1 in. long. fuzzy forehead and tan markings on back.

Habitat:

Mountain forests. I found this one on a trail among scrub oak and aspen trees. This one found along the ridge of Squaw Peak in Utah.

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1 Comment

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 10 years ago

Terrific spotting. Tiger beetles are amazing!

RedRock
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RedRock

Utah, USA

Spotted on May 27, 2013
Submitted on May 28, 2013

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