8,572 observationsData Deficient
Fiery Searcher
Calosoma scrutator
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Carabidae ›Genus: Calosoma
About
Calosoma scrutator is a species of ground beetle belonging to the genus Calosoma, subgenus Acalosoma. The adult beetle may excrete a foul smelling oil when handled. This oil has been described to smell similar to rotten milk or rancid olive oil. 35 millimetres (1.4 in) long, it is diffused in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Fiery Searcher is Calosoma scrutator.
- The Fiery Searcher has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
- Fiery Searcher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Fiery Searcher belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Fiery Searcher belongs to the class Insecta.
- Fiery Searcher belongs to the order Coleoptera.
- Fiery Searcher belongs to the family Carabidae.
- Fiery Searcher belongs to the genus Calosoma.