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Greetings,
I hope you can help me with the id of this beetle. There seems to be quite a few in the yard turf level and under rocks. Are these a t...
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Beetle ID #871538
Asked June 04, 2024, 1:54 PM EDT
Greetings,
I hope you can help me with the id of this beetle. There seems to be quite a few in the yard turf level and under rocks. Are these a type of concern I should have?
thank you for your help,
dk
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Dennis,
Those are ground beetles (Family: Carabidae). Ground beetles are a large group with over 2000 species occurring in North America. I can't tell what species you have, but they are predators that feed on other insects, including pests, so they are good bugs to have around. No need to be concerned about them.
Enjoy!
Those are ground beetles (Family: Carabidae). Ground beetles are a large group with over 2000 species occurring in North America. I can't tell what species you have, but they are predators that feed on other insects, including pests, so they are good bugs to have around. No need to be concerned about them.
Enjoy!
Hello Mr. Bill Gerth,
That is awesome news. Thank you for your time and efforts. Now if I can only get them to sing!
Dennis K
