Perhaps some have noticed that things have been relatively quiet of late here at Beetles in the Bush. I have been hard at work in South America for the past couple of weeks, first in Brazil and now in Argentina. Posting should return to normal when I return to the U.S. next week; however, in the meantime I thought it might be a good idea to show just how hard I have been working:

Salinas Grandes, Provincia de Catamarca, Argentina
Copyright © Ted C. MacRae 2013
Any Cicindis (fairy shrimp-eating beetles) around? They look pretty cool.
http://tolweb.org/Cicindis_horni/
I wish – I kept my eye out for not only tiger beetles but any other insects. I didn’t see the tiniest sign of life!