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Common Black Ground Beetle

Pterostichus melanarius

Description:

Broad prothorax with denticulate hind angles. This ground beetle can grow a little over half an inch long. Nearly all black with some dark reddish-brown coloring on antennae and legs. Many grooves run lengthwise down the elytra.

Habitat:

Crossing the road in a new development

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Oct 4, 2014
Submitted on Oct 10, 2014

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