Six-spotted Tiger Beetle Cicindela sexguttata

The brilliant emerald-green armor and white spotted markings make this tiger beetle instantly recognizable — it's one of North America's most beloved beetles. These speedsters are relentless daytime hunters with lightning-fast reflexes and distinctive aerial flight that looks almost like a dragonfly. Perhaps most surprisingly, these beetles can live up to three years, a remarkable lifespan for a small predator.