Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Ground Beetle

Pasimachus sp.

Photo by Machi
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

28.8929, -82.5759

Field Notes

Description:

Beetle with purple edges that was carrying a millipede in its pincers

Habitat:

Pine and oak forest with sugar sand and saw palmetto. Found amongst a thick layer of leaves

Notes:

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNEzOG3WLCo

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Machi
I added the other photos I had. They're not very good because he was constantly moving and hiding under leaves, but maybe it will help.
LaurenZarate
This is a Ground Beetle, Family Carabidae, maybe genus Pachimachus http://www.jeffpippen.com/naturephotos/pasimachus.htm. Have a look at all the species to see which looks most like what you saw. Do you have any other photos?

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Interaction between different species of Arthropods
Mission
Beetles!
Mission
Insects of Florida
Mission
Beetles (and kin) of the Southeastern US
Photographed
PublishedJuly 24, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies