Ground beetles to be found around Torphins Wood, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Nebria gyllenhali, also known as Nebria rufescens

Nebria gyllanhali

Usually found near streams and in moorland.

Adult length is 8.6 - 12.0 mm.

Carabus violaceus, violet ground beetle, adult

Common and abundant everywhere in parks, gardens, forests and open country.

Adults range in size from 20 - 30 mm long.

Agonum dorsale, carabid beetle

Found in open meadows, grassland and gardens.

Adults length ranges from 5.8 - 8.2 mm.

Usually found near water.

Found in a variety of habitats throughout the year.

Fast moving.