Carabus nemoralis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae.
Similar species: Beetles
By Claude CHAVAND
Public Domain
Uploaded Oct 17, 2020. Captured Oct 17, 2020 21:13 in 955 Chemin des Becheres, 69290 Pollionnay, France.
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Carabus nemoralis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae.
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The Bronze Carabid (Carabus nemoralis)! Isn't it stunning?! Not only is this beetle a serious "looker", but it is a beneficial insect. It eats agricultural pests-- slugs, for example. They are such helpful predators that many farmers use them as a biocontrol agent against multiple agricultural pests.
And, here's an additional fun fact: Bronze carabids regurgitate (barf) foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism. Gross, but likely very useful in deterring predation. {Spotted in France by JungleDragon user, Claude Chavand} #JungleDragon #Bronzecarabid #Carabusnemoralis #biocontrol
Check out Claude's other photos! He has countless cool photos, and is especially fond of beetles, which he masterfully photographs: https://www.jungledragon.com/user/3890/popular
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