Ground Beetle

Natural Habitat

Commonly found under rocks, logs, and leaf litter in gardens, fields, and forests.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous, feeding on weed seeds and small insects like caterpillars and aphids.

Behavior Patterns

Primarily nocturnal hunters that are attracted to lights at night and fast runners.

Risks & Benefits

Beneficial to gardens as natural pest control, though they may occasionally cause minor damage to grain crops.

Identified on: 6/30/2026