Mating Tiger Beetles

crotermund · Post by **crotermund** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:19 pm

These beetles require special stalking and usually don't stick around for long before they fly to the next spot. You sneak up on them and they move again. Anyway, these two seemed to be preoccupied for a little longer than normal. They were shot on the bank of the beautiful Upper Iowa River last Summer.

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:26 am

Excellent photography Craig!

Beautifully marked species and just look at the way he's using his mandibles!

Bruce

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:55 am

Yes Craig, very beautiful photo..they are one of my favorite beetles

Moebius · Post by **Moebius** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:34 am

Excellent photos. I know how tough these are to sneak up upon. Hairy critters with nice focus.

Nice job

Ken Nelson

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 3:13 am

wow love the photo, very pretty