Tiger Beetle

== Description: Mean and Fast ==
Tiger beetles are an aggressive and especially touchy species of the beetle family, particularly when they feel threatened. Known for their bulging eyes, razor-sharp mandibles and bad attitudes.
They are a predatory species, and will challenge almost any perceived rival for supreme dominance, even if they are clearly going to lose. Their favorite snacks include smaller insects; spiders and anything that stands in their way.
== Habitat: Indo-Malaysia ==
Primarily residing in the tropics of Indo-Malaysia, tiger beetles have taken up residence all over the world, including the high deserts of South Africa, the Neotropics, and the insect house at many a zoo.
== Genus: Manticora ==
From the Latin Manti "mandible" and Chora "large." Males of the species have exaggerated scythe-like like pincers to impress the ladies. (edit: The ladies are not impressed (Even Gia.)).
== Species Relative: Stinkbug ==
Members of this genus are related to other ground beetles such as scarabs, June bugs, and the black sheep of the family, the stink bug.