About Rain Beetle Hunter
A medium to large caterpillar hunter with dark elytra marked by rows of rectangular pits giving a grid-like appearance. It is one of the most common Calosoma species across North American prairies.
Did You Know?
It emerges in massive numbers after rain events on the Great Plains, earning the nickname rain beetle, and can be found running across roads in huge aggregations.
Distribution
Where Rain Beetle Hunter can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Rain Beetle Hunter (Calosoma cancellatum). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/rain-beetle-hunter
MLA:
"Rain Beetle Hunter." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/rain-beetle-hunter.