Fiery Searcher, Caterpillar Hunter (Calosoma scrutator)

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jul 31, 2006

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limylady Crescent, OK Jun 22, 2010

I just killed or rather squashed (very hard to do) one of these and now I'm wondering if I should have left it alone - it was in my plum tree - can anyone help me?

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limylady Crescent, OK Jun 22, 2010

I would like to add that the tree had loads of butterflies drinking (I think) the juice of the plums but I did not see any caterpillars !

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jun 22, 2010

They are predators, but usually limit themselves to crawling prey. Butterflies are probably safe, but they'll catch any other crawling insect. It wouldn't have to be a caterpillar.

They're considered one of the 'good guys' and are beneficial to have around.

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mensamom Laurens, SC(Zone 7b) Jul 15, 2013

Is this the same as a "June Bug"? We have those here in SC and I just saw one yesterday.

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Zen_Man Ottawa, KS(Zone 5b) Jul 15, 2013

It's not the same as a "June Bug" (or "May Beetle"). June Bugs are an adult form of grub worms, and hence are "bad". This is a "good bug".

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jul 15, 2013

Zen Man is correct, these are not June Bugs.

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