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πŸͺ² Beetles

Three-punctured Ground Beetle

Harpalus affinis

About

A common medium-sized metallic green or bronze ground beetle with distinctive punctures on its elytra. It is abundant in agricultural fields across Europe and important for weed seed consumption.

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Did You Know?

It has been observed carrying seeds back to its burrow to eat, behavior more commonly associated with ants than beetles, and may help disperse some plant species.