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Six-Spotted Green Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sexguttata

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Field Notes

Description:

Handsome, mostly swift-running beasts of prey. About 1/2 inch long. Iridescent green with six white spots. The young are called Doodlebugs. Good garden insect.

Habitat:

Shores of streams, lakes, or seas, barren ground, and woodland trails.

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Comments (3)
doreen.chambers.14
I was hoping someone saw how beautiful he was. I was excited to see him. thanks

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New England Arthropods
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedMay 17, 2014

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