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calosoma

/ˌkæl.əˈsəʊ.mə/

Traduction: Nom désignant un coléoptère du genre Calosoma, généralement de grande taille et terrestre, connu pour ses habitudes prédatrices.

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/ˌkæl.əˈsəʊ.mə/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant un coléoptère du genre Calosoma, généralement de grande taille et terrestre, connu pour ses habitudes prédatrices.

A noun referring to any beetle of the genus Calosoma, which are typically large, ground-dwelling beetles known for their predatory habits.

  1. Ground beetleC2formalscientific

    Any beetle belonging to the genus Calosoma, typically large and brightly colored, known for being predatory on caterpillars and other insects.

    frCalosome

    • The calosoma beetle is a valuable ally to farmers because it eats harmful caterpillars.
    • A large calosoma was crawling across the forest floor.
    • Entomologists study the calosoma for its role in natural pest control.