25 most spectacular and beautiful Beetle Species
24. Tiger Beetles
Side view of a tiger beetle on sand
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Tiger beetles are a large group of about 2,600 insects sharing the Cicindelinae subfamily. They are distinguished by their bulging eyes and long, spindly legs, which allow some — like the Australian tiger beetle (Cicindela hudsoni) — to run up to 5.6 mph. It is, therefore, the fastest known insect in the world.5
The Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana) is considered endangered (i.e., protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act) and is one of the rarest insects in the U.S.6
Side view of a tiger beetle on sand
dennisvdw / Getty Images
Tiger beetles are a large group of about 2,600 insects sharing the Cicindelinae subfamily. They are distinguished by their bulging eyes and long, spindly legs, which allow some — like the Australian tiger beetle (Cicindela hudsoni) — to run up to 5.6 mph. It is, therefore, the fastest known insect in the world.5
The Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana) is considered endangered (i.e., protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act) and is one of the rarest insects in the U.S.6
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12 January 2023
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