Green Runner - _TNY_0667

The green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris), and all tiger beetles really, use their speed to catch their prey. They simply run faster than them and use those great big jaws to grab it.

 

This particular one was out and about in Åva-Stensjödal in Tyresta National Park, Sweden, when I managed to sneak close enough to get this shot.

 

My album with tiger beetle shots here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/albums/72157719182564816/

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