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Black Beetle - Calosoma
Copyright © 2006 Steve Collins

Black Beetle - Calosoma
Madera Canyon, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA
July 23, 2006
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Contributed by Steve Collins on 6 October, 2006 - 4:18pm
Last updated 19 October, 2006 - 2:42pm

Ground Beetle
Looks like a ground beetle in the genus Calosoma to me. Predatory behavior fits, too. Quite a few species, though, and they still confuse me!
… Robyn Judith Waayers, 6 October, 2006 - 6:58pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree, genus Colosoma,
possibly this one.

In looking over several of your recent images I see no size information. If you want IDs for your insect images, the size is critical in many determinations, and besides, it's helpful to others who are trying to figure out what they have based on bugguide images.
… Jim McClarin, 6 October, 2006 - 8:09pm login or register to post comments

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