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Woodland Ground Beetle

Pterostichus melanarius

Photo by rbumrbum
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Description:

Has a larger and longer neck (pronotum) compared to other California ground beetles and often a black body and legs but somtimes is slightly red.

Reference Links:

Species Pterostichus melanarius - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJanuary 4, 2016

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