Stow, Massachusetts

Cicindela sexguttata, the six-spotted tiger beetle, is a common North American species of beetle in the Carabidae family. They are commonly found in the deciduous forests in the states of Minnesota and Kentucky, and are easily recognizable by their large, white, overlapping mandibles. The imago (adult) is 12-14 mm in length, with long legs. The large white mandibles, give these attractive insects a ferocious appearance. Although they are strong enough to subdue their prey, they do... less ↑