Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

Natural Habitat

Sunny patches in deciduous forests, woodland edges, and dirt paths

Diet & Feeding

Generalist predator of small invertebrates such as spiders, ants, and flies

Behavior Patterns

Diurnal active hunter that runs quickly across the ground and takes short, low flights when disturbed; they undergo complete metamorphosis from larvae dwelling in vertical burrows

Risks & Benefits

Beneficial to ecosystems as a biological pest control agent; can deliver a painful but harmless pinch to humans if handled roughly

Identified on: 5/4/2026