Black Ground Beetle

Typically found in gardens, fields, and around homes under rocks, logs, or leaf litter.

Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of insect larvae, small invertebrates, and some seeds or vegetation.

Night-active (nocturnal) hunters that are often attracted to porch lights; they move quickly on the ground and usually only enter homes by accident.

No significant risk to humans as they do not bite or transmit disease; highly beneficial to the ecosystem as they prey on common garden pests like slugs and caterpillars.