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Pterostichus melanarius
Photo#267335
Copyright © 2009
PSYL
Beetle -
Pterostichus melanarius
Lower Mainland, British Columbia, Canada
April 19, 2009
I found it hiding underneath a dead duck's leg.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Contributed by
PSYL
on 19 April, 2009 - 10:28pm
Last updated 10 February, 2021 - 4:17pm
Moved tentatively
Moved from
Pterostichus
.
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v belov
, 10 February, 2021 - 4:15pm
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Ground beetle.
This is a ground beetle, family Carabidae. Probably preying on maggots or something at the carcass. This one looks to be in the genus
Pterostichus
, but you may wish to wait for a second opinion:-)
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Eric R. Eaton
, 19 April, 2009 - 11:59pm
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