Ohlone Tiger Beetle

The Oholone Tiger beetle is an endangered species endemic to just a few small patches of short-grass coastal prairie in Santa Cruz County, California. This is the tail end of their breeding season and several mating pairs were seen.

The Oholone Tiger beetle is an endangered species endemic to just a few small patches of short-grass coastal prairie in Santa Cruz County, California. This is the tail end of their breeding season and several mating pairs were seen.

Many Ohlone Tiger Beetles, some appeared to be breeding!

Two individuals Mating on trail on UCSC campus natural reserve. Bare mineral soil surrounded by meadow.

MATING! The male is using his huge jaws to hang on.

MATING! The male is using his huge jaws to hang on.