Carabus violaceus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Carabidae |
Genus: | Carabus |
Species: | C. violaceus
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Binomial name | |
Carabus violaceus |
Carabus violaceus, sometimes called the violet ground beetle, or the rain beetle[1] is a nocturnal species of a beetle, from the family Carabidae.
Description
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]
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.
External links
Data related to Carabus violaceus at Wikispecies
Media related to Carabus violaceus at Wikimedia Commons