calosoma

noun cal·o·so·ma \ ˌkaləˈsōmə \

Definition of calosoma

1 capitalized : a genus of large predaceous ground beetles (family Carabidae) that are green, black, or bronze in color and that feed on injurious caterpillars

2 plural -s : any beetle of the genus Calosoma

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