Introduction ⁵

Tiger Beetles are voracious predators, and the Ocellated Tiger Beetle is no exception. These Tiger Beetles hunt other insects in broad daylight with lightning speed, catching them in their sharp mandibles. Often seen associated with sand, these beetles will run or fly away when approached.

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