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Common Black Ground Beetle

Pterostichus melanarius

Photo by bio10220
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Field Notes

Description:

Black Beetle with large pincers. This particular one was a little over one inch long.

Habitat:

They are usually found under old logs, leaves, or rocks. This one was observed on one of the log sections I use for splitting wood in an area behind my house.

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Common Black Ground Beetle

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