Tiger beetles
Scientific name: Cicindela
Tiger beetles
Scientific name: Cicindela
Description
Cicindela species, often admired for their vivid iridescence and swift movements, are fascinating beetles that serve as top predators in their ecosystems. Contrary to the gentle appearance suggested by their bright colors, these beetles are fierce hunters, equipped with strong mandibles to capture prey. Their larvae are equally formidable, dwelling in vertical burrows from which they launch surprise attacks on unsuspecting insects. This predatory prowess plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations, thereby maintaining ecological balance.
Species of Tiger beetles
Scientific Classification
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