May 15, 2025

The Carabus Beetle (Carabus serratus), a ground beetle native to North America, in both Canada and the United States. Ground beetles are a large family of beetles, Carabidae, with around 2,000 species in North America.

A beautiful beetle, shiny patent leather black, with purple edging. They eat slugs, snails, worms, and insects benefitting farmers and gardeners.

I see this beetle every now and then, pleased that I can bring home more photographs of its incredible coloring.

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