NO. 013
Beetles
Japanese beetle
Metallic green head and thorax
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Illustration · not shown at life size
Illustration · not shown at life sizeBeetles / Insect
Six-spotted tiger beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
Watch for a flash of metallic green on a sunny path. This beetle chases other small insects.
Let’s look closerLittle clues
Three things to notice.
Brilliant metallic green body.
Pale spots on the wing covers.
Chases small insects on the ground.
Out in the world
Where to look.
Around southeastern Wisconsin
Sunny woodland trails.
Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.
A closer look
One clue is just the start.
Do not worry if you cannot count exactly six spots. Some six-spotted tiger beetles have fewer visible spots.
A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.
Keep exploring
Meet the neighbors.
For curious grownups, too
Read a little further.
Original summaries, with references for deeper reading. Field notes are being checked against the supplied research.
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