Tiger Beetles of West Virginia

Across West Virginia, many residents enjoy watching birds. Others have turned to butterfly watching and butterfly gardening, while a few have even discovered the state's many and beautiful dragonflies.

Like birds, butterflies, and dragonflies, Tiger Beetles have beautiful colors and interesting behaviors. As with the other creatures mentioned, many species of Tiger Beetle are uncommon or even rare, so observing them is a challenge. Observing Tiger Beetles is also a challenge because they aren't fond of big, dark, hulking things like humans, and they tend to fly or run away whenever humans appear.

Our information about West Virginia Tiger Beetles has moved, to the Insects of West Virginia web site. The Ground Beetles page there contains thumbnails; click on the thumbnail of each Tiger Beetle image to see information about that species.

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