Ground Beetle

Dwell under rocks, logs, leaves, and debris, or in soil near agriculture or gardens

Mostly predatory, feeding on other insects, slugs, and snails; some species eat seeds

Primarily nocturnal hunters that run quickly on the ground; they undergo complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult)

Highly beneficial as biological control agents for agricultural pests; they pose no risk to humans as they do not bite or sting