Eye of the Tiger - _TNY_2218
This green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) from Tyresta National Park, south of Stockholm, Sweden, like all tiger beetles are predators, using their elite running speed to chase down their prey.
Locating said prey requires good eyesight though, but the tiger has that covered - just look at those compound eyes.
For a shot straight from the front taken the same day, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52828155245/
Eye of the Tiger - _TNY_2218
This green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) from Tyresta National Park, south of Stockholm, Sweden, like all tiger beetles are predators, using their elite running speed to chase down their prey.
Locating said prey requires good eyesight though, but the tiger has that covered - just look at those compound eyes.
For a shot straight from the front taken the same day, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52828155245/