Cicindela splendida
Metallic green to bronze in color, easily identified due it's characteristic metallic color and it's shape. Relatively slender for a beetle with strong observable jaws which are said to have a painful bite if handle.
Found onbeaches and dry soil
Sun loving and will bite if handled.
Lat: 40.65, Long: -89.05
Spotted on Apr 12, 2012
Submitted on Apr 15, 2012