Six Spotted Green Tiger Beetles

This species is not gregarious and is was difficult to get a good shot because they sense movement easily and fly away. The females lay eggs in sandy patches, and the larvae burrow into the ground when they hatch. Here they lie in wait until small arthropods walk by, where then the larvae pounce much like jack in the boxes. The beetles stay in larvae form for about one year before pupating. The beetle has a total lifespan of just under 5 years.