Numbers
One of 84 Nearctic species in the genus.
Identification
Brilliant green coloration with six white spots. No other Nearctic Tiger Beetle looks much like this one. Occasional variation seen—overall color may be bluish on some individuals, and spots may be missing on some individuals.
Range
In the United States, found over much of the eastern and Great Plains states. Absent from the Gulf Coast area. Range continues into southeastern Canada.
Habitat
Dirt paths in grassy areas, but seldom far from the woods. Also found hunting along sidewalks and roads.
Remarks
Over much of America, this is probably the species of Tiger Beetle most often noticed by the general public.
Contributed by
Stephen Cresswell on 16 February, 2004 - 12:32pm
Additional contributions by
Nick BlockLast updated 10 June, 2009 - 10:42pm
