Forest caterpillar hunter — size comparison

The forest caterpillar hunter has broad metallic green wing cases and a darker bluish front. It inhabits forests and margins with insect-occupied trees and shru

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Forest caterpillar hunter

Calosoma sycophanta

26,5 mmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Forest caterpillar hunterBody length26.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Forest caterpillar hunter — size comparison — facts and sources

The forest caterpillar hunter has broad metallic green wing cases and a darker bluish front. It inhabits forests and margins with insect-occupied trees and shrubs.

Adults and larvae are predators, with caterpillars important. It climbs plants above litter. Activity may be diurnal or nocturnal depending on conditions and prey. Adults overwinter.

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