 Photo: Paul Johnson |
Tiger
Beetle Coleoptera Length: Habitat/Range: Eating Habits: Tiger beetles are active predators and scavengers on other insects, and as such they are beneficial by their feeding on many pest species. |
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Tiger beetles are some of the most interesting and well-studied beetles in North America. They are predacious insects that live in a variety of habitats, from beaches to deserts. Larvae of tiger beetles live in burrows in the ground, snatching small insects that may wander by. |
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