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Calosoma wilcoxi
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Calosoma wilcoxi
Henderson, Chester County, Tennessee, USA
June 22, 2015
Contributed by Ken Childs on 7 December, 2015 - 3:53pm

how was this ID confirmed?
thanks!
… Blaine Mathison, 8 December, 2015 - 9:43am

 
Mainly by size. It was around
Mainly by size. It was around 2/3 the size of the C. scrutator that were here at the same size.
… Ken Childs, 8 December, 2015 - 11:43am

 
I am thinking this is a small scrutator based on:
1) antennal scape looks bulbous
2) more contrasting color between pronotum and elytra
3) size of foveae on elytral intervals.

Size in itself is not always helpful. A carabid specialist should confirm.
… Blaine Mathison, 9 December, 2015 - 9:26am

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