Tiger Beetle (IMAGE) Penn State Caption Neonicotinoid coatings on corn and soybean seeds reduce populations of predatory insects, like this tiger beetle (Cicindela sexguttata), as much as broadcast applications of commonly used pyrethroid insecticides. Credit Ian Grettenberger, University of California, Davis Usage Restrictions non commercial use only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.