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Oregon Tiger Beetle - Cicindela oregona
Copyright © 2008 Kevin Hall

Oregon Tiger Beetle - Cicindela oregona
Tolmie State Park, Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, USA
July 31, 2008
Size: ~1.5 cm
I've seen *very* nasty garden tools that look less intimidating.

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Contributed by Kevin Hall on 31 July, 2008 - 4:02pm
Last updated 5 July, 2010 - 7:50pm

Great Photo!
Who needs "a" garden tool when you have a swiss-army knife for a mouth...??
… Kevin H. Wirth, 1 August, 2008 - 12:30am login or register to post comments

Close
I have never been that close to one...they are shy.
… John F. Carr, 31 July, 2008 - 4:27pm login or register to post comments

 
yes, shy
It took crawling on my belly in the sand for a good half hour or so, but I was determined. :) After seeing what they looked like in the lens, I just had to get a couple close shots, too!
… Kevin Hall, 31 July, 2008 - 4:51pm login or register to post comments

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