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Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle

Blackburnia hawaiiensis

Vulnerable

About Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle

An endemic Hawaiian ground beetle found in montane forests on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is a nocturnal predator that hunts among leaf litter and under bark. The genus Blackburnia is endemic to Hawaii and represents one of the most spectacular insect radiations in the islands.

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Did You Know?

The genus Blackburnia has diversified into over 130 species across the Hawaiian Islands, all evolved from a single colonizing ancestor.

Distribution

Where Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle can be found

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle (Blackburnia hawaiiensis). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/blackburnia-hawaiian-ground-beetle

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