Carabus violaceus
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| Species: | C. violaceus
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Carabus violaceus, sometimes called the violet ground beetle, or the rain beetle[1] is a nocturnal species of a beetle, from a family Carabidae.
Description
The violet ground beetle is a shiny, black beetle that has violet or indigo edges to its smooth, oval elytra (wing cases) and thorax. Adult beetles are usually 20–30 mm (0.8–1.2 in). Adult beetles do not fly.[2]
Distribution
The species can be found throughout Europe, and Japan.[2]
Ecology
The species can be found in forests, parks, and gardens. They are nocturnal. Both adults and larvae feed on slugs, snails, worms and insects (presumably weevils).[2]
References
- ^ Common names
- ^ a b c "Carabus violaceus Linne, 1758". Bumblebee. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
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