Caterpillar Hunter

Scientific name: Calasoma sp.
(Coleoptera: Carabidae)

Facts: The caterpillar hunter is one of the largest representatives of the ground beetle family. They are active predators and thus the name caterpillar hunter is attributed to this species. They make attractive specimens because they have green metallic coloration across their backs.

Photo credit: Extension Entomology, Texas A&M University