Friday, 11 April 2025

These Tiger Beetles Thrive in Yellowstone Hot Springs—But How?

A close-up of a dark beetle with distinctive white spots and long antennae, perched on a rough, pale rock surface. The beetle's textured body has iridescent green highlights that contrast with the rock's uneven, light gray texture.

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Cicindelidia hemorrhagica tiger beetles in Yellowstone National Park are seemingly unbothered by hot springs temperatures over 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Entomologists studying (and marveling) at these unusual beetles are starting to unravel how and why they thrive in such extreme conditions. [Read more]

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