Bug FAQDark-footed Harp Ground Beetle
Calathus fuscipes · Order: Coleoptera · Family: Carabidae
Adult Dark-footed Harp Ground Beetles are 10-14 mm long. Their bodies are black, the legs range from red to black, and the pronotum is slightly rounded. They occur throughout Europe, except in Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City and several islands.
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How to recognize it
The beetle’s body is black and its legs vary from red to black in color. The pronotum is slightly rounded.
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Size
Individuals measure between 10 and 14 mm in length.
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Where it comes from
It is found across Europe, but not in Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City or many islands.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 3 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Washington, Oregon, Texas.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: introduced in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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More photos
Same family (Carabidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calathus_fuscipes
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