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Western Tiger Beetle
Carabidae Geyserville, CA
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© Fran Keller 2007
Cicindela (Cicindela) oregona oregona Dejean The female is being held or mate guarded by the male. She is pushing dirt away with her abdomen to dig a small hole where she will oviposit a fertilized egg. |
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photo info: USA, CA: Sonoma Co., Geyserville, Russian River, near the bridge, 29.iv.2007 Fran Keller: photo taken with Nikon D70 and Nikon 200mm macro lens
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