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Bon appétit!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

I collected this larva in northwest Nebraska during last year’s Fall Tiger Beetle Trip.  I collected an adult Cicindela lengi (blowout tiger beetle) at the spot – a species that greatly resembles but is much less common than the ubiquitous C. formosa … Continue reading →

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I Brake for Dung Beetles!

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

A few days ago I learned of a new campaign by The WILD Foundation called “Make a Big Impact with Small Change.” Founded in 1974, WILD seeks to protect intact wilderness areas and the wildlife and people who depend upon them. … Continue reading →

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Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle on ARKive

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

I’ve been meaning to write about ARKive for awhile now. ARKive is a unique collection of videos, images and fact-files assembled from among the world’s very best wildlife videographers and photographers in an attempt to create a centralized digital library … Continue reading →

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Sand Hills Success

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Ted C. MacRae

Having explored the Pine Ridge of northwestern Nebraska and the Black Hills of South Dakota, it was time to turn my attention to the vast central Nebraska Sand Hills. My original plan was to leave the Pine Ridge area early … Continue reading →

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