description Twelve-spotted Tiger Beetle Overview
The twelve-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela duodecimguttata) is a predatory insect native to North America. Adult beetles are typically dark brown or black with twelve pale spots along their elytra. They are commonly found hunting along the muddy or sandy shorelines of rivers, lakes, and beaches. As fast-moving ground predators, they rely on their speed to capture ants, flies, and other small arthropods.
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What does the twelve-spotted tiger beetle look like?
The twelve-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela duodecimguttata) is typically dark brown or black in coloration. As its name suggests, it features exactly twelve pale spots along its wing covers, or elytra.
Where is the best place to find a twelve-spotted tiger beetle?
You can commonly find this predatory insect hunting along the muddy or sandy shorelines of rivers and lakes in North America. These environments provide the perfect open ground for them to chase down prey.
Is the twelve-spotted tiger beetle a predator?
Yes, like other tiger beetles, the twelve-spotted tiger beetle is a highly active predatory insect. Both adults and larvae use their speed and large mandibles to hunt small insects in their shoreline habitats.
How does the twelve-spotted tiger beetle hunt its prey?
The twelve-spotted tiger beetle relies on its excellent vision and incredible running speed to ambush small insects along muddy riverbanks. They quickly chase down their targets on the open sandy shores.
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