Six spotted arrival
Six spotted Tiger Beetle
It actually got warm today—very warm, as in all the way up into the 80s... well, in the sun. And with the air that summery, I spent what little outdoor time I had scanning the flowers and back woods for dragonflies, butterflies, and anything else that took advantage of the fine weather to put in an appearance. Save for one uncooperative blue butterfly, however, the anticipated insect species were absent, but clearly, I hadn't stretched my expectations enough. Glistening in the sun was a Six-spotted Tiger Beetle, and while this group of fierce predators is well known for not sticking around for the camera, the iridescent-green individual waited long enough between hunting forays to let me capture a fine shot... and count spots.