Both the common name and the species name refer to the six small white spots on the beetle’s metallic-green to metallic-blue-green elytra. This is not always the case, however, as some individuals may have more spots, fewer spots, or none at all, presumably due to genetic variation.
I think it might be a Six-spotted Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sexguttata)
And a gorgeous example of one
Not saying you are wrong.
But this one has eight spots. Did the bug do it to thwart those naming and categorization efforts?
Wikipedia says:
Or malice. ;)
Thank you for the explanation.
My AI image comparison concurs. What a neat looking beetle! I had no idea we had such beautiful beetles in the USA. GO USA!