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Cicindela duponti
Tiger beetles are known for their aggressive predatory behavior and running speed. The Indo-Malayan region has the richest diversity of Tiger beetles in the world.
Photographed this beetle in the semi-evergreen forests of Agumbe in the Western Ghats in India.
Spotted on Jun 8, 2013
Submitted on Aug 1, 2013
3 Comments
@Leonardo -- Thank you! :)
Very interesting and unique insect. Very curious behavior. Nice spotting, Radha. Beautiful colors, by the way!
What an amazing tiger beetle!