Tiger Beetle Observations
You see a colorful beetle on the forest floor, running, then stopping, then running again, as it chases down a small ant. You might be watching a tiger beetle on the hunt. There are 2760 known species of tiger beetle, and each beetle lives a fast-paced life of avoiding predators while chasing down prey. Observe this tiger beetle for a few minutes to learn about tiger beetle habitat, vision, and camouflage.
You see a colorful beetle on the forest floor, running, then stopping, then running again, as it chases down a small ant. What is this insect, and what can you learn from watching it?
To learn more about tiger beetles, visit our story Tough, Tiny Tiger Beetles.
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Tiger Beetle Observations
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 16 Feb, 2018
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/tiger-beetle-video
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Fri, 02/16/2018 - 12:29). Tiger Beetle Observations. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/tiger-beetle-video
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Tiger Beetle Observations". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 16 Feb 2018. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/tiger-beetle-video
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Tiger Beetle Observations". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 16 Feb 2018. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/tiger-beetle-video
Tiger beetle vision is focused on movement. If an ant it is chasing stops moving, the ant disappears from the beetle's view.
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