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Ground beetle

Carabidae family

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension

Description: 1/8 - 1 inch long.
Most are black or brown, but a few species are a metallic green or blue.

Where/When: Generally found on the ground under leaves and other cover in a variety of environments during spring and summer.

Significance: They are important predators of insects.

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