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Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sexguttata

Description:

Six-spotted tiger beetles are easily recognizable by their bright metallic green color. Like all beetles, their elytra (hardened front wings) meet in a straight line down their back when closed. Most have 6 white spots, but spot numbers may range from zero to eight. Adults are half an inch long with rather long legs.

Habitat:

Sand trail

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Wisconsin, USA

Spotted on Jun 16, 2014
Submitted on Jun 16, 2014

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