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? species of Cincindela - Cicindela punctulata
Copyright © 2008 dhilkey

? species of Cincindela - Cicindela punctulata
Near Rangely , Rio Blanco County, Colorado, USA
August 28, 2008
Found in sandy wet area near the banks of the White River.
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Contributed by dhilkey on 10 September, 2008 - 10:02pm
Last updated 3 October, 2008 - 3:49pm

This is a bit of a puzzle wit
This is a bit of a puzzle without the specimen in hand. I suspect you have Cicindela willistoni.
… Dennis Haines, 11 September, 2008 - 12:05pm login or register to post comments

 
Another distinct possibilty i
Another distinct possibility is C. punctulata, though the markings are a little more defined than usually. A straight down shot from above would be helpful. Then you would be able to detect whether or not it has the row of elytral punctures.
… Dennis Haines, 11 September, 2008 - 4:27pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you,
for the suggestion. I will attempt to catch one of this species. What should I look for to photograph or should I keep a specimen?
Dona
… dhilkey, 11 September, 2008 - 12:12pm login or register to post comments

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