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I think it might be a Six-spotted Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sexguttata)
And a gorgeous example of one
My AI image comparison concurs. What a neat looking beetle! I had no idea we had such beautiful beetles in the USA. GO USA!
Where abouts in the world was the little guy? That might help narrow things down too
The Northeastern great lakes region of the US.
I was gonna warn you because I thought it was:
Don’t think that’s the case.
What’s to warn about regarding that one?
From the above link:
The ‘violet Oil Beetle’ secretes toxins as a defense mechanism. Contact with adults may result in skin blistering due to these toxins, known as cantharidins. Handling or crushing ‘violet Oil Beetle’ can lead to skin contact, causing mild to severe blistering upon touch. Ingestion, particularly dangerous for pets or children, can lead to severe internal complications. Long-term effects depend on exposure level; however, typical symptoms include skin irritation and potential damage to the digestive tract.
That doesn’t sound too bad. I’ve been around cats with a greater potential for damage to the handler.
Well when I started searching for the info I was under the impression that the toxin caused hour long painful erections. Then I found no info to support that so I just gave up 😅
Looks like a tiger beetle. Cool pictures!
Thanks.
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And not ask a fellow lemming and share these awesome pics and let all lemmings know about this adorable little green alien bug?
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And you can choose not to be an ass, but here we are.
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Google Lens is often mistaken. It once thought a tick was a rare form of aphid, and everyone was like “ooh we gotta see more of those”.
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What do you think this post is for if not to cross check?
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I did do that. I have a poor judgment when it comes to the difference between bugs. Google Lens is an AI tool, so it too is not perfect. The best thing to do is to have one AI source and one human source. Had I not adopted this method, I may have gotten tick infections by now.
