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Caterpillar-hunter

Calosoma inquisitor

Near Threatened

About

The Caterpillar-hunter (Calosoma inquisitor) is a species in the genus Calosoma. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Species

Calosoma inquisitor (Caterpillar-hunter)

Names in Other Languages

German Kleiner Puppenräuber

Similar Species in Calosoma

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forest caterpillar hunter

Calosoma sycophanta

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caterpillar-hunter?

The scientific name of Caterpillar-hunter is Calosoma inquisitor. It belongs to the genus Calosoma.

What is the conservation status of Caterpillar-hunter?

Caterpillar-hunter (Calosoma inquisitor) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caterpillar-hunter live?

Caterpillar-hunter is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Caterpillar-hunter belong to?

Caterpillar-hunter (Calosoma inquisitor) belongs to the genus Calosoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Carabidae.

What kingdom does Caterpillar-hunter belong to?

Caterpillar-hunter (Calosoma inquisitor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Caterpillar-hunter?

The closest relatives of Caterpillar-hunter in the genus Calosoma include forest caterpillar hunter.