The 9 Most Colorful Beetles In The World

• Nature is filled with colors and it is generous with all creatures and life forms, including the insects.
• Amongst the Beetles, there are various sub-species that are quiet dazzling and colorful.
• These insects use their colors to hide from predators and blend into the surrounding.
• They are also hard to find as they mostly live far away from areas inhabited by humans.

Tiger Beetle: A Colorful Sign of an Untouched Habitat
Tiger Beetles, one of the most colorful beetles, have iridescent shells.
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The Tiger Beetle (Cicindelinae) is a land beetle, rather than being one of the flying species. Adult beetles have iridescent shells that help these inch-long insects stand out. Although the bodies are somewhat conspicuous, making the bugs easily as noticeable as scarabs, they boast powerful jaws that allow them to defend themselves from predators. These colorful beetles have shells in bright shades of green, with some blue highlights. Habitat destruction has given these insects Endangered IUCC status, making a thriving population a sign of minimal local habitat loss.