Calosoma

/kæ.ləˈsoʊ.mə/ noun

A genus of large ground beetles known for being fierce predators of caterpillars and other insects.

From Greek 'kalos' (beautiful) + 'soma' (body). Named by entomologists for the beetles' often colorful and iridescent body surfaces.

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