Calosoma himalayanum

Calosoma himalayanum
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Adephaga
Family: Carabidae
Genus: Calosoma
Species:
C. himalayanum
Binomial name
Calosoma himalayanum
Gestro, 1875

Calosoma himalayanum is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily of Carabinae.[1] It was described by Gestro in 1875.[1] This species is found in India (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir) and Pakistan.

Adults reach a length of 28-32 mm and have a dark bluish colour. They prey on Lymantria obfuscata.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Calosoma himalayanum Gestro, 1875". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  2. ^ Calosoma of the world