Calosoma burtoni is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily of Carabinae. It was described by Alluaud in 1913. This species is found in northwestern Tanzania and Malawi.

Adults reach a length of 20-27 mm, have purplish-brown elytra and are brachypterous.

Etymology The species is named for British explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton.Calosoma of the world

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