Green tiger beetle | 台北市立動物園資訊網

Greentigerbeetlesareoftenfoundatgroundlevelandpreferareasofbaregroundwithlittlevegetation.Theyaremostcommonlyseeninwarmandsandy ...

These fast, agile predators are common and widespread throughout Britain and are frequently seen on brownfield sites.

Latin name: Cicindela campestris

Notable feature: Iridescent green colour

Where in the UK: Throughout UK - likes brownfield sites!

Green Tiger Beetles (Cicindela campestris) are ground beetles, easily recognised by their iridescent green colouring and the yellowish spots on their back. There are over 40,000 species of ground beetle worldwide and Britain has over 350 species.

Adult Green Tiger Beetles can be seen from April to September and are between 10.5-14.5mm in length. They have long legs that make them agile when hunting for prey and large eyes making them the perfect predator. If disturbed, they will fly short distances making a buzzing sound in flight.

Green Tiger Beetles have strong sickle shaped jaws (mandibles) that have several teeth. Adults ...