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Ground beetle
Pterostichus sp.
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: 7/16 inch long.
Where/When: Found throughout homes during spring and summer, particularly in August.
Significance: Does not harm people or property, although it can be a nuisance.
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