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Fiery Searcher (Calosoma scrutator)
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Copyright © 2012
Matt Norem
Caterpillar hunter -
Calosoma scrutator
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
March 25, 2012
Size: 23mm
This is one of several I noticed on our maple tree this morning--thankfully, as the cankerworms have arrived. They all were quite colorful, as well.
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Contributed by
Matt Norem
on 25 March, 2012 - 5:28pm
Last updated 25 March, 2012 - 9:15pm
Moved
Moved from
Caterpillar Hunters
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Brad Barnd
, 25 March, 2012 - 9:15pm
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Moved for expert attention.
Moved from
Calosoma aurocinctum
.
According to the Guide, aurocinctum is restricted to southern Texas. This looks more like
C. scrutator
.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 25 March, 2012 - 7:55pm
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Thanks
Missed the info on that, didn't dig as far as I should have. Thanks, again.
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Matt Norem
, 26 March, 2012 - 5:05pm
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