Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle DECAPITATES Big Ant | KNOW #38

Gorgeous. Fast. Ferocious. It's dangerous being on the food menu of a six-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela sexguttata). This white-spotted, bright iridescent beetle crushes and slices its prey before consumption.
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[@KoawNature]

Yummy.

[@blank3097]

I am convinced that I am the only person who has gone on a week bender and had one tattooed. Specifically a six spotted green. For real. Just in front of the inside of my elbow

[@blank3097]

I am not covered in ink

[@sexbeast-uf2bq]

@@blank3097 suuuuuure

[@wesso27]

The Tiger beetle moves so fast that sometimes looks like he is teleporting lol

[@KoawNature]

Right! They are fast...

[@itsprobablym3509]

I thought this was a feature documentary clip, you got some really really good shots in this. V good content

[@KoawNature]

Thanks much itsprobablym3! I'm no expert with the camera but improving each time I take it in the field.

[@danielmurphy422]

In the beginning it look like a toy like I wanted to play with it lol 😂

[@KoawNature]

Haha, yeah I guess it does have that toy-like appearance.

[@almost401]

2:48 Wow that was brutal. Such a majestic looking beetle but this thing is a beast and ferocious as it just stands still with his mouth working like a chainsaw. My goodness 👀

[@KoawNature]

Well described almost401! Majestic yet ferocious.

[@almost401]

@@KoawNature Yes indeed! Without a doubt 😎

[@hydroatomicgamer4661]

empires of the undergrowth lol

[@makpazon11]

Great introduction

[@KoawNature]

Glad you appreciate the intro on this one, Ieira. =)

[@orellinvvardengra6775]

Fantastic nightmare fuel for my character concept, thank you!

[@KoawNature]

Haha, alright! It is quite an intimidating insect.

[@ManicMindTrick]

We should all be grateful insects are tiny! They would truly be terrifying otherwise.

[@AB-kg4xo]

Now I know why these guys are hanging around my back patio. I have a ton of ants right now I can't get rid of and these guys are running around like crazy.

[@KoawNature]

Nice! Where there's food...

[@KatiTheButcher]

Tiger beetles and dragonflies are my favorite insects. Incredible imagry!

[@jrmikulec]

You HEARD a rove beetle?!

[@KoawNature]

Yeah it was crunching dry leaves almost like a mouse moving around on the forest floor!

[@blaker92]

thanks for the shoutout! and great video!

[@KoawNature]

You are very welcome. And thanks to you as well!

[@marlborobean798]

Wasn't expecting the beginning man, I really appreciate the thought. One love.

[@KoawNature]

Yeah, indeed. Cheers!

[@tiedupsmurf]

Great video.....

[@KoawNature]

=) Thanks.

[@1AngrySloth]

its so fast it looks like they go in stop motion xD

[@wildlifeisthewealthofnatur5457]

That's not a big ant. It's half the size of beetle.

[@KoawNature]

Everyone's a critic!

[@sarahlarson8226]

I like that you look at the world in layers. You’re showing us activity that is several layers closer to the forest floor than I ever get.

[@KoawNature]

Thanks Sarah! It's hard even seeing that detail until I get back into the production aspect and really blow-up the video. The details on the beetle are just fascinating to see in macro shots.

[@sarahlarson8226]

Koaw Nature , so the discovery doesn’t happen just in the field. Interesting!

[@silverfox9004]

what a beautiful beetle!

[@KoawNature]

Yeah, I agree. The six-spotted tiger beetle is a beauty!

[@silverfox9004]

@@KoawNature I've seen a few here in utah too, but more commonly see a black and yellow species. I cant decide which one I like more xD iridescent green or pattern

[@Bravadodriver540]

First time watching your vids and gotta say love it dude keep it coming 💯

[@KoawNature]

Much appreciated! Glad you stopped by for a watch.

[@michaeldulay4461]

I'd like to see a this beetle vs a Bull dog ain't

[@RosqueSoruqa]

the beetle stands no chance against a ferocious 3.5 CM bulldog ant

[@barbarazaczek4398]

Will the beetle eat the ant's head, or just the body?

[@KoawNature]

The beetle I observed did not eat the head. The head is palatable but perhaps this beetle just felt the other segments were all it wanted.

[@meassopha8701]

Wow

[@fraserreade7392]

Wow! Nice crisp footage! What did you shoot this with?

[@KoawNature]

Thanks Fraser. For most of these shots I believe I used my Nikon D7500 with a Tamron 70-300 lens. The lens is actually pretty cheap but for the price it is an amazing lens.

[@robmiller6785]

Good shit brah

[@KoawNature]

Thanks Rob!

[@marylarson812]

That is absolutely beautiful

[@fletchqc9900]

This is the only cool bug we have here in Quebec

[@KoawNature]

It is a pretty cool creature. =)

[@irelanddarrie1996]

Loved the video, Beautiful beetles! Good vibes man

[@KoawNature]

Appreciate that! Cheers.

[@chotchbagmcgee]

I just saw one of these in Wisconsin had to look it up. Crazy color to it.

[@KoawNature]

Right? They just stand out so well.