Calosoma calidum is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily of Carabinae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. It occurs throughout Canada and the northern and eastern parts of the United States. About 19mm to 27mm long, this beetle is black with rows of red or gold spots or pits on its elytra. It can be found in fields and disturbed habitats. Larvae and adults prey upon moth caterpillars.[1][2][3]
| Calosoma calidum | |
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| Calosoma calidum, Canada | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Subfamily: | Carabinae |
| Tribe: | Carabini |
| Genus: | Calosoma |
| Species: | C. calidum
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| Binomial name | |
| Calosoma calidum Fabricius, 1775
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| Synonyms | |
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Calosoma concreta Casey, 1920 | |
References
edit- ^ Evans, Arthur V. (2014). Beetles of Eastern North America. Princeton University Press. p. 65. ISBN 9780691133041.
- ^ "Calosoma calidum (Fabricius, 1775)". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Lorenz, Wolfgang (2021). "Carabcat Database". doi:10.48580/dfqf-3dk. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
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