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What kind of beetle is this? - Calosoma calidum
Copyright © 2007 HMcDannel

What kind of beetle is this? - Calosoma calidum
Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
June 21, 2007
Size: 1 1/4"
I found this beetle in a sand pile, in the evening. It has sharp overlapping mandibles.
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Contributed by HMcDannel on 23 June, 2007 - 6:24pm
Last updated 24 June, 2007 - 7:11pm

A suggestion...
Perhaps a species of Calosoma? :)
… Sharon Perrault, 23 June, 2007 - 11:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Species
I think you are right. I believe it is a Calsoma Calidum-Fiery Hunter
Thank you for your help.
… HMcDannel, 24 June, 2007 - 1:07am login or register to post comments

Ground Beetle,
and a very attractive one at that. I'll be interested in the species name as well.
… Jim McClarin, 23 June, 2007 - 11:02pm login or register to post comments

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