Black ground beetle

Pterostichus nigrita
Ground beetles (Carabidae)

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Long black beetle with markings along the length of its shield.

Fast runner, hunts smaller bugs, prefers moist areas in forests and fields. Can be found in lowlands and highlands up to 2000 m in altitude.

⇔ l. 15-21 mm 

syn. PTEROSTICHUS NIGER, FERONIA NIGRITA

LA:
 There are many similar beetles in this Genus making it hard to determine if this is the correct name.
≈ The GEOTRUPES SPINIGER (Dor beetle) has a rounder shield. 
≈ The TIMARCHA TENEBRICOSA (Bloody-nosed beetle) is more round shaped, smoother and with longer legs.

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