Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle (with Mites)

Brilliant green coloration with six distinct white spots on the elytra. This beetle seems to be parasitized by some mites on it's thorax.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Fabulous clarity and detail! Reminds me of this:
http://microsculpture.net/tiger-beetle.html Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy. That microsculpture shot is amazing! Posted 7 years ago

Barry

Lion

Yes, the follicles on the leg are incredible! Posted 7 years ago

RMFelix

Lion

Beautiful lightning* Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Posted 7 years ago

nightjar6

Lion

Love the green Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, they are such brilliant beetles. Posted 7 years ago

The Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

The six-spotted tiger beetle, also known as the six-spotted green tiger beetle, is a common North American species of Tiger beetles in the Cicindelinae subfamily.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Christine Young