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πŸͺ² Beetles

Leatherback Ground Beetle

Carabus coriaceus

About

The largest European ground beetle, entirely matte black with heavily wrinkled elytra. It is a powerful nocturnal hunter of snails and worms.

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Did You Know?

Its heavily sculptured elytra resemble old leather, giving it both its common and scientific name.