Calosoma scrutator - the fiery searcher (Carabidae). This colorful beetle is among North America's most attractive native insects.

Savoy, Illinois, USA
Solenopsis invicta

Austin, Texas, USA
Solenopsis invicta

Austin, Texas, USA
Camponotus essigi, a small carpenter ant, forages on a tree trunk in northern California.

Santa Cruz, California, USA
Solenopsis invicta

Austin, Texas, USA
Calosoma scrutator - the fiery searcher (Carabidae). This colorful beetle is among North America's most attractive native insects.

Savoy, Illinois, USA
Calosoma scrutator - the fiery searcher (Carabidae). This colorful beetle is among North America's most attractive native insects.

Savoy, Illinois, USA
Calosoma scrutator - the fiery searcher (Carabidae). This colorful beetle is among North America's most attractive native insects.

Savoy, Illinois, USA
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