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πŸͺ² Beetles

Forest Caterpillar Hunter

Calosoma sycophanta

About

A large, brilliant metallic green and gold ground beetle that climbs trees to hunt caterpillars. It was introduced to North America for gypsy moth biocontrol.

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Did You Know?

A single beetle can consume over 300 caterpillars during its larval and adult life.