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Six Spotted Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sexguttata

The six-spotted tiger beetle, also known as the six-spotted green tiger beetle (Cicindela sexguttata), is a common North American species of tiger beetle in the Cicindelinae subfamily. It is common in many areas of the United States of America, and is well known. It is recognized for its bright green color and its flight pattern.

Six Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Overview

The six-spotted tiger beetle, also known as the six-spotted green tiger beetle (Cicindela sexguttata), is a common North American species of tiger beetle in the Cicindelinae subfamily. It is common in many areas of the United States of America, and is well known. It is recognized for its bright green color and its flight pattern. The beetle is largely harmless to humans and may live as long as three years.

Video

Six-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela sexguttata), female, ovipositing into moist soil caught between the roots of a fallen tree. Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA In this video, the original material has been stabilised.Credit: Katja Schulz · CC BY 2.0Source ↗

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  2. Wikipedia — Cicindela sexguttata Wikipedia

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