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Pasimachus sp.
Beetle with purple edges that was carrying a millipede in its pincers
Pine and oak forest with sugar sand and saw palmetto. Found amongst a thick layer of leaves
Spotted on Jul 20, 2014
Submitted on Jul 24, 2014
2 Comments
I added the other photos I had. They're not very good because he was constantly moving and hiding under leaves, but maybe it will help.
This is a Ground Beetle, Family Carabidae, maybe genus Pachimachus http://www.jeffpippen.com/naturephotos/p.... Have a look at all the species to see which looks most like what you saw. Do you have any other photos?