Ohio Ground Beetles | Insects | Coleoptera
Overview Of Ohio Ground Beetles
Ground beetles are fast moving predators that inhabit Ohios forests gardens and grasslands They hunt at night feeding on insects slugs and other small invertebrates Their shiny dark bodies and quick movements make them easy to identify.
Verified Species Examples
Common Ground Beetle Carabus Nemoralis | Bronze Ground Beetle Carabus Auratus | Woodland Ground Beetle Pterostichus Complanatus
Finding And Observing Ground Beetles
Ground beetles can be found under logs stones and leaf litter Turning over natural debris often reveals them especially in moist shaded areas.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio Department Of Natural Resources Division Of Wildlife | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Beetles
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