Carabids Collection

Large-headed Ground Beetle (Broscus cephalotes) adult, amongst debris on beach strandline, Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

Wood Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sylvatica) adult, on sandy heathland, Dorset, England, May

Ground Beetle (Poecilus cupreus) adult, Powys, Wales, June

Ground Beetle (Harpalus affinis) adult, on yellow flower in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, April

Ground Beetle (Nebria germari) adult, standing on ice of glacier, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Dorias Cave Beetle (Duvalius doriae doriae) adult, foraging in cave, Pignone, La Spezia Province, Liguria, Italy, May

Ground Beetle (Amara aulica) adult, resting on leaf in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, July

Granulated Ground Beetle (Carabus granulatus) adult, standing on fallen leaf, England, november

Beachcomber Beetle (Nebria complanata) adult, under strandline debris on beach, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, august

Ground Beetle (Carabidae sp. ) larva, feeding on snail prey, Italy, april
Ground Beetle (Carabidae sp.) larva, feeding on snail prey, Italy, april

Cliff Tiger Beetle (Cicindela germanica) adult, standing on soft cliff, Eype, Dorset, England, july

Olimpia's Ground Beetle (Carabus olympiae) adult, feeding on snail, Italy, august

Dune Tiger Beetle (Cicindela maritima) adult, on coastal sand dune, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, july

Ground Beetle (Carabus linnei) adult, standing on moss, Italy, june

Blue Ground Beetle (Carabus intricatus) adult, resting on fern fronds, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Ground Beetle (Carabus concolor) adult, standing on log, Italy, august

Cave Carabid Beetle (Sphodropsis ghilianii) larva, in cave, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Six-spot Ground Beetle (Anthia sexguttata) adult, close-up of head, feeding on Mealworm (Tenebrionidae sp)
Six-spot Ground Beetle (Anthia sexguttata) adult, close-up of head, feeding on Mealworm (Tenebrionidae sp.) larva, Northern Africa

Ground beetle head, SEM
Ground beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a ground beetle (family Carabidae). The beetles large jaws (mandibles) can be seen at upper right (yellow)

Forest Caterpillar Hunter
RD-73 Forest Caterpillar Hunter Calosoma sycophanta Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Discover the fascinating world of carabids, a diverse group of beetles found in various habitats around the globe. In November, an impressive Granulated Ground Beetle stands proudly on a fallen leaf in England. Meanwhile, a Meadow Pipit shows off its hunting skills with a captured carabid beetle prey perched on a wooden post in Beadnell. On the beach strandline of Studland, Isle of Purbeck, you might spot the elusive Large-headed Ground Beetle among debris. In May, keep your eyes peeled for the striking Wood Tiger Beetle as it scampers across sandy heathland in Dorset. A curious Harpalus affinis explores dead wood in Belvedere garden and surprises us with pollen grains adorning its legs. Powys, Wales welcomes another stunning Ground Beetle species - Poecilus cupreus - as it finds solace on a vibrant yellow flower. Venturing into caves brings encounters with Duvalius doriae doriae; this Dorias Cave Beetle can be seen foraging deep within Pignone cave in Liguria Province, Italy during May. Back to English gardens in April, Harpalus affinis makes yet another appearance but this time rests gracefully on a leaf. The Italian Alps provide unique sightings: Nebria germari confidently stands on gravel and ice glaciers during July. Finally, we meet Amara aulica resting peacefully on a leaf amidst Belvedere's garden heatwave in July. These captivating carabids showcase nature's intricate beauty and remind us to appreciate the small wonders that surround us every day.