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Nocturnal Carabid / Trčak

Carabus granulatus

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

Seemed that this was a dead bug, but it wasn't!!!

Habitat:

It is widespread in Europe and Asia and has been introduced to North America. It lives in fields, prairies and in forests.

Reference Links:

Carabus granulatus, Nocturnal Carabid? - Carabus granulatus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Granulated Carabid Beetle

Carabus granulatus

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Comments (6)
injica
No, no, I know it looks dead, but it wasn't, although it was injured, you can see that it next to its right antenna :/ I hope it did survive, I have put it on the grass cause it was on the road...
injica
Golden spotting as the color of his back :) actually to get a picture of it I twested my leg so I have to go to the hospital tomorro :D well it was wort it
oxyjack
You're welcome! It's a beautiful beetle.
oxyjack
Originally from Europe, introduced into the United States.

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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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