tiger beetle
US /ˈtaɪ.ɡər ˌbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˈtaɪ.ɡər ˌbiː.tl̩/
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cicindela
a fast-running predatory beetle with large eyes and powerful jaws, typically brightly colored and often iridescent. Many kinds are found in tropical and warm temperate regions.
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The iridescent green tiger beetle darted across the path.
Il cicindela verde iridescente sfrecciò attraverso il sentiero.
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We observed a tiger beetle hunting smaller insects.
Abbiamo osservato un cicindela cacciare insetti più piccoli.