ground beetle

Synonyms:

carabid beetle

Types:

bombardier beetle

beetle that ejects audibly a pungent vapor when disturbed

calosoma

any beetle of the genus Calosoma

Calosoma scrutator, searcher, searcher beetle

large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars; found in North America

Type of:

beetle

insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings