Tiger Beetles are most common in the Prairies, although a few species might be found in Northern or mountainous parts of the Province. These colourful beetles are most at home in dry, open areas and are especially numerous in the badlands of Alberta.
Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris)
The Green Tiger Beetle is the most common tiger beetle in Britain. I hadn't noticed it before, I suppose because I'm usually looking upwards for birds. It is distributed in Europe and across Siberia.
These large tiger beetles are found in the high plains of the western United States. They spend their nights scavenging for food or hunting insect prey, which they shred with their powerful mandibles.
Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris)
This species is the commonest British tiger beetle. All tiger beetles are long-legged and fast-running. When disturbed they make fast... More 16 Images 4 Videos ...
Six-spotted Green Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
Unlike many other beetles, tiger beetles are active in broad daylight and are fast runners and fliers. The brilliant iridescent green color of this particular tiger beetle helps identify it.
One species of grasshopper (Condylodera tricondyloides) closely mimics the appearance and behavior of tiger beetles (genus Cicendela). By doing so, the grasshopper benefits from the beetle’s ferocious reputation, which deters predators.
Diet
Ladybird spiders hunt beetles and other spiders. They often catch tiger beetles, which are renowned for their aggressive and predatory nature.
 See also: Beetle, Tiger, Ground beetle, Click Beetle, Scarab
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