Ground Beetle
Scientific Name: Family Carabidae (likely a member of this large family)
Order & Family: Order Coleoptera, Family Carabidae
Size: Generally 2 to 35mm, with some species reaching up to 50mm. The pictured specimen appears to be on the smaller to medium side of this range.
Natural Habitat
Widely diverse, found in most terrestrial habitats from forests to grasslands, urban areas, and under rocks, logs, or leaf litter.
Diet & Feeding
Mostly predatory, feeding on other insects, snails, slugs, and worms. Some species are herbivorous or omnivorous.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, fast-moving, and often found on the ground or under debris. They are typically solitary and can emit foul-smelling secretions when threatened.
Risks & Benefits
Generally beneficial as predators of many pest insects. They pose no significant risk to humans, though some species can bite if handled. They are important in controlling invertebrate populations.
Identified on: 11/16/2025