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A
Lophyra
species
tiger beetle
, one of a large group of
insectivorous
beetles
found
throughout the world
. Both adults and
larvae
are
predatory
. The latter live in cylindrical burrows and will capture prey that wanders above the ground. Some species can run at a speed of 8 km/h (5 mph), making them the fastest running land animals for their size.
Photo:
Muhammad Mahdi Karim
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