Blue ground beetle — size comparison

The blue ground beetle chiefly lives in deciduous forests with litter and dead wood. Its wing cases are strongly wrinkled and sculptured, reflected in its Polis

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Blue ground beetle

Carabus intricatus

30 mmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Blue ground beetleBody length30 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Blue ground beetle — size comparison — facts and sources

The blue ground beetle chiefly lives in deciduous forests with litter and dead wood. Its wing cases are strongly wrinkled and sculptured, reflected in its Polish name.

It hunts near the ground, with slugs, snails and earthworms important food. It avoids carrion but may use sap and fruit. Adults overwinter.

Measurement sources