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)
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.
And a gorgeous example of one
My AI image comparison concurs. What a neat looking beetle! I had no idea we had such beautiful beetles in the USA. GO USA!