Being a ten-year-old boy at heart, I always look forward to June and the appearance of the summertime insects.
This week, I got an early preview.
The metallic, emerald green, six-spotted tiger beetle is a tiny predator that lives up to its name: tiger. They eat small insects, spiders and snails. The males are also somewhat possessive of their females. It is reported that after they mate, the male rides on her back to keep other male six-spotted tiger beetles from entertaining her affections.
- Photo at Ijams Nature Center
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