
Community identification
Ground Beetle
Agonum binotatum
- Order & Family
- Order: Coleoptera, Family: Carabidae
- Size
- Approximately 6 to 9 mm in length.
Natural Habitat
Commonly found in damp areas near water, gardens, and under leaf litter or logs.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily predatory, feeding on various small invertebrates and insects.
Behavior Patterns
Night-active and often attracted to lights. They are fast-moving hunters that contribute to natural pest control.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans; beneficial to the ecosystem as they help control populations of other smaller pests.