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Fiery searcher beetle

Calosoma scrutator

Photo by GraceWhite
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Description:

Beautiful dead insect I found on my porch. The body was about 1 1/4" long, or 31mm.

Reference Links:

Fiery Searcher - Calosoma scrutator - Overview, godofinsects.com :: Caterpillar Hunter Beetle (Calosoma scrutator)

Species ID Suggestions

Fiery searcher beetle

Calosoma scrutator

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Biodiversity of SouthEastern US

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PublishedAugust 17, 2016

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