Bright Metallic Tiger Beetle

Tetracha fulgida, common name bright metallic tiger beetle, is a species of beetles of the family Cicindelidae.

 Tetracha fulgida can reach about 16 mm in length. The basic color is metallic red with green margins. The side edges of the elytra along the posterior part are pale yellow. Adults are almost flightless, but possess functional wings. They are nocturnal and ground-dwelling.

Distribution: This species occurs in Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru and Paraguay. It prefers large riverbanks and marshy areas at an elevation of about above sea level.