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πŸͺ² Beetles

European Trechus Cave Beetle

Trechus quadristriatus

About

A small, pale brown ground beetle with four prominent striae on each elytron. Despite belonging to a subfamily with many cave species, this species is a common surface dweller in Europe.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the most widespread ground beetles on Earth, having been accidentally introduced to every continent except Antarctica through human trade and agriculture.