Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

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Cicindela sexguttata

Six-spotted Tiger Beetle, a reference photo
Photo: Marvin Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The six-spotted tiger beetle, also known as the six-spotted green tiger beetle (Cicindela sexguttata), is a common North American species of tiger beetle in the Cicindelinae subfamily. It is common in many areas of the United States, and is well known. It is recognized for its bright green color and its flight pattern. The beetle is largely harmless to humans and may live as long as three years.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Six-spotted Tiger Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Cicindelidae
Species
Cicindela sexguttata

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