Ground beetles to be found around Torphins Wood, Aberdeenshire

Nebria gyllenhali, also known as Nebria rufescens

Nebria gyllanhali

Usually found near streams and in moorland.

Adult length is 8.6 - 12.0mm.

Agonum dorsale, carabid beetle

Found in open meadows, grassland and gardens.

Adults length ranges from 5.8 - 8.2mm.

Usually found near water.

Amara aenea, Common sun beete

Amara aenea, Common sun beetle

Seen running fast on sunny days more>>

Found in a variety of habitats throughout the year.

Fast moving.