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Black Ground Beetle - ? Catadromus sp.

Family CARABIDAE

This page contains information and pictures about Black Ground Beetles that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, 
Body length 20mm 
 
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This Black Ground Beetle is shiny black in colour. 
 
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We found this ground beetle in Brisbane State Forest. The beetle was hunting on the ground. It was running fast and hide among fallen leaves on forest floor.
 
Reference:
1. A guide to the Genera of Beetles of South Australia Part.1 - Matthews, E.G. 1987.
 
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Last updated: May 06, 2012.