Nice bug photo ...

GoTerps

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Ah very nice Calosoma scrutator (Fiery searcher).
 

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GoTerps said:
Ah very nice Calosoma scrutator (Fiery searcher).
Hmmm... this is a native american specie. I think that your beetle it is Calosoma sycophanta. Rare european carabid beetle. In Poland all Calosoma species are protected (probably in Slovakia too).

If you want to be sure, check this book:

Hurka K. 1996: Carabidae of the Czech and Slovak Republics. Kabourek, Zlin.

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And again... I didn't check that it was found in US ;P
 
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