What kind of beele is green and has a red sort of cross on its back and has Tiny black spots? (in the U.K)?

Question

one landed on the netting of th trampoline and we was wondering what type it was i cant find it though i have never seen one before so its porbably rare but it is in the uk i dont have a clue what it is its not metallic either

Kayleigh

Answer 1

The green jewel-like tiger beetle is hard to miss on the path on a bright spring and early summer day, as they will leap in front of you as you walk. Although beautiful to look at, they are actually ferocious and successful predators with large powerful jaws. They use these to catch and almost ‘chew’ ants and caterpillars. Tiger beetles are fast movers - said to be the fastest running land animal for its size - and they are also speedy flyers.