| Carabus violaceus | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Carabus |
| Species: | C. violaceus |
| Binomial name | |
| Carabus violaceus | |
Carabus violaceus, sometimes called theviolet ground beetle, or therain beetle[1] is anocturnal species of abeetle, from the familyCarabidae.
The violet ground beetle is a non-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). The beetles do not fly.[2]
The species can be found throughoutEurope, andJapan.[2]
The species can be found in forests, parks, and gardens. They are nocturnal. Both adults andlarvae feed onslugs,snails,worms andinsects (presumablyweevils).[2]
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