Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

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

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

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

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