tiger beetle

US /ˈtaɪ.ɡər ˌbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˈtaɪ.ɡər ˌbiː.tl̩/
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besouro-tigre

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.
O besouro-tigre verde iridescente disparou pelo caminho.
We observed a tiger beetle hunting smaller insects.
Observamos um besouro-tigre caçando insetos menores.