searcher beetle

/ˌsʌrtʃər ˌbidl/
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Definitions of searcher beetle
  1. noun
    large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars; found in North America
    synonyms: Calosoma scrutator, searcher
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    type of:
    calosoma
    any beetle of the genus Calosoma
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