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
ctlady expounded:
Wow, cool bug! I've never seen one around here, but that doesn't mean much :o)
They are ground beetles for the most part and they are beautiful.
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