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Ground beetles to be found in and around Torphins Wood, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Cychrus caraboidesFound under stones and logs during the day, it hunts snails during the night. Most commonly seen during the warmer months, but is around all year. Can squirt acid out of its rear end, and can make a hissing noise. More about Cychrus caraboides and other beetles
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Loricera pilicornisFound in damper areas under logs and stones where its prey of springtails and mites are found. Adults are 6 - 8 mm long. |
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Carabus nemoralisAdults are 18 - 28 mm long. Found in wood and gardens, quite often seen in the daytime. |
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Pterostichus nigerFound under bark, in rotting wood and in the soil - a common beetle found almost anywhere except really dry places. Adults are 15 - 21 mm long. Mainly nocturnal. |
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Harpalus latusFound in most terrestrial habitats. Adults from 8 - 11 mm long. |
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Calathus melanocephalusA very common beetle found in open country, grassland and gardens. Adults are 6 - 9 mm long. |
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