Odontocheila is a genus of neotropical tiger beetles belonging to the family Carabidae (subfamily Cicindelinae). As predatory insects, members of this genus are highly agile and rely on sheer speed to hunt down small prey. They generally inhabit the floors, edges, and understories of tropical rainforests, with a geographic range extending from Central America through northern South America. Tiger beetles are incredibly fast—historically ranked among the fastest runners in the insect world. I encountered this striking, medium-sized tiger beetle during my very first photography excursion into the Amazon rainforest.