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Six- Spotted Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sexguttata

Photo by ZooNerd
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Field Notes

Description:

These beautiful iridescent green beetles are one of the fastest bugs in the world. They are often found scurrying about on sunny areas. They are a beneficial bug and eat other bugs to control populations. They get their names for the spots on their wing coverts.

Habitat:

Woodlands with nice open paths.

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I love tiger beetles, nice spot!

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