A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Carabus nemoralis
About an inch long. Pits in its wing covers. Purple highlights all around wing covers and head when the light hits it. Rather fast when spooked.
Found all across northern North America. It's a highly synanthropic species. Likes cultivated ground such as parks and gardens.
Cool little beetle. Doesn't do very well when being chased. It has a tendency to flip over on its back. It might be a slug eater.
Spotted on Mar 31, 2013
Submitted on Apr 1, 2013
No Comments