Ground Beetle
Scientific Name: Carabidae
Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera; Family: Carabidae
Size: Most species range from 2 mm to over 35 mm in length.
Natural Habitat
Typically found under rocks, logs, leaf litter, or in loose soil.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily predatory, feeding on other insects, spiders, snails, and worms.
Behavior Patterns
Mainly nocturnal hunters that move quickly on the ground; many species are unable to fly.
Risks & Benefits
Highly beneficial as they control agricultural and garden pests; they are harmless to humans but can bite if handled.
Identified on: 6/23/2026