Bug Identifier
Ground Beetle
Community identification

Ground Beetle

Agonum binotatum

Order & Family
Order: Coleoptera, Family: Carabidae
Size
Approximately 6 to 9 mm in length.
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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.