Tiger Beetle Digging in Tropical Foliage Coloring Page

Realistic

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Deep in the emerald jungle, our Tiger Beetle is digging a cozy burrow. What treasures do you think it might find hidden beneath the tangled roots of the ferns?

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Word of the Day

Iridescent

Showing luminous colors that seem to change from different angles, like a soap bubble or a hummingbird's feathers.

Did You Know?

• Tiger Beetles are some of the fastest running insects on Earth, reaching speeds of up to 5 miles per hour!
• Some Tiger Beetle species emit a smelly chemical defense to ward off predators. It's their own tiny, stinky superpower!
• Tiger Beetle larvae are also predators! They hide in their burrows and ambush prey that wanders too close, snatching

Conversation Corner

? How do you think the Tiger Beetle's bright colors help it survive in the jungle?
? If you could have one superpower like the Tiger Beetle, what would it be and?
? How does the Tiger Beetle's burrow remind you of a home you create for yourself?

Download this free Tiger beetle coloring page digging in lush tropical foliage in Realistic style for kids. Print and color today.