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Fiery searcher

Fiery searcher

Calosoma scrutator

A species of Caterpillar hunter beetles, Also known as The Searcher, Fiery searcher caterpillar hunter

Calosoma scrutator, also known as the fiery searcher and caterpillar hunter, is a species of ground beetle belonging to the genus Calosoma, subgenus Acalosoma. This beetle can be as large as 35 millimetres (1.4 in) long. The distribution of this species is relatively widespread, but it is nonetheless uncommon in North America. The adult beetle is known to excrete a foul-smelling oil when it is handled. The oil has been described as smelling similar to rotten milk or rancid olive oil.

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Attributes of Fiery searcher
Colors
Black
Green
Bronze
Habitat
Gardens,crop fields, and open woods.
Adult Food Sources
Caterpillars, beetles, grasshoppers, aphids, moths
Larva Food Source
Caterpillars (e.g., gypsy moth larvae), grubs, various other soft-bodied insect larvae, aphids, insect pupae
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Fiery searcher
Widespread but uncommon in North America
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Distribution Area of Fiery searcher
Canada, United States
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Predators of Fiery searcher Larvae
Birds, rodents, larger arthropods
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Predators of Adult Fiery searcher
Birds, rodents, larger arthropods
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Interesting Facts About Fiery searcher
Fiery searcher can climb trees with remarkable agility to hunt their prey, a behavior unusual for ground beetles.
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Scientific Classification of Fiery searcher
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Adult Habitat of Fiery searcher
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Fiery searcher Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of fiery searcher typically reside near the surface of the soil or under the leaf litter in woods and fields, hunting for other insects. Adult fiery searcher, known for their climbing abilities, can frequently be found on trees, walls, and other vertical structures pursuing prey such as caterpillars. Searching for these stages involves carefully sifting through potential hideouts: for larvae, gently turning over soil and decomposing leaves, and for adults, examining tree trunks and foliage at night when they're most active.
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Beneficial Effects of Fiery searcher
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Caterpillars
Fiery searcher is a voracious predator renowned for its appetite for caterpillars and larvae of other insects. Both in its larval and adult stages, it actively hunts down its prey to feed itself and its offspring. Possessing strong mandibles, fiery searcher captures and consumes its victims with efficiency, contributing to the ecological balance by controlling pest populations.
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