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Cicindela scutellaris unicolor - Cicindela scutellaris
Copyright © 2011 Bob Peterson

Cicindela scutellaris unicolor - Cicindela scutellaris
Juno Dunes Natural Area, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
August 27, 2011
Size: 10mm
In oak scrub on sand around 9 AM. Flew effortlessly in short bursts. I don't see well but I could clearly see the deep metallic blue from several feet away. I think it is a Cicindela sp. I don't see any spots or markings in the photo.
Contributed by Bob Peterson on 27 August, 2011 - 10:22am
Last updated 5 September, 2011 - 8:59am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Peterson, 27 August, 2011 - 11:37am

Looks like Cicindela scutellaris unicolor
I have found them in Ocala National Forest. Some were blue like yours and others were more green or more purple.
… Skip Blanchard, 27 August, 2011 - 10:57am

 
Cicindela scutellaris unicolor
Thank you for the fast reply and identification!
… Bob Peterson, 27 August, 2011 - 11:37am

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