Calosoma simplex
LeConte, 1878
simple beautiful black searcher
Calosoma simplex is a of in the Carabinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. It belongs to the Calosoma, whose members are known for hunting behaviors and . The species occurs in southwestern North America, including parts of the United States and Mexico. Like other Calosoma species, it likely functions as a of caterpillars and other soft-bodied .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calosoma simplex: /kæ.loʊˈsoʊ.mə ˈsɪm.plɛks/
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Distribution
Mexico, Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
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Taxonomic history
Described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. The 'simple beautiful black searcher' reflects its placement in the 'searcher' group of Calosoma .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- List of Species Fact Sheets| Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
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