ctlady expounded:

Aha! Thanks to all of you and your advice! I found it via
Google. . .a green tiger beetle, Cicindela sexguttata. I've been
gardening many years but have never seen one before. I should have
captured it for a photo to submit.

Thanks again!

ctlady

Wow, cool bug! I've never seen one around here, but that doesn't mean
much )
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