The genus name Calosoma means “pretty body”.
This beetle is a type of ground beetle. They are a shiny, dark metallic green with a pitted pattern forming rows along the outer wing casings (elytra).
The larvae, which look a bit like earwigs or rove beetles, live in the soil.
Adult size: 15-27 mm
Out and about
Active in the summer, but doesn’t mind hot dry climates or cold wet ones.
Reproduction and Life cycle
The female lays her eggs in the soil.
To deter
To control
Plants to repel
Plants to attract
Predators
Why they are Beneficial
The adult is a nocturnal hunter of caterpillars, including army and cut worm, and other slow-moving insects.
The larvae are also predatory.
