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Calosoma scrutator

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

This beautiful beetle found itself trapped in one of our tubs for dirty dishes. It made for a good backdrop and containment for photos. :-) Medium sized metallic green beetle. Dark protonum with metallic red, orange and yellow along margins.

Habitat:

Campground in temperate forest.

Reference Links:

Species Calosoma scrutator - Fiery Searcher - BugGuide.Net

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