Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle

About Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle

A large nocturnal tiger beetle with dark metallic green elytra and a bright green thorax. It is most active on warm summer nights and is attracted to lights.

How to Identify Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle (Tetracha carolina) belongs to the order Coleoptera, family Cicindelidae. Adults typically measure 16-21 mm.

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle Habitat

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle is found in deserts & drylands habitats, particularly across Southeastern United States from Texas to the Carolinas. This species has adapted to thrive in its preferred environment, where it can find suitable food sources and shelter.

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle Diet and Feeding

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle has an omnivorous diet, feeding on both plant and animal matter. This dietary flexibility allows it to exploit a wide range of food sources in its environment.

Where Is Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle Found?

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle can be found in Southeastern United States from Texas to the Carolinas, where it inhabits deserts & drylands environments. Its distribution is influenced by climate, food availability, and habitat suitability.

Is Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle Dangerous?

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle is generally harmless to humans. It does not bite or sting and poses no significant health risk. Like most insects, it prefers to avoid human contact and will typically flee rather than confront a perceived threat.

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle Role in Nature

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle plays a role in its ecosystem as part of the food web, serving as both consumer and prey. Insects like Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle are a vital food source for birds, bats, and other wildlife, and contribute to the overall health and balance of their environment.

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