Rain beetle
Pterostichus melanarius
15 mmAdult individual
Body length
Body length
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Rain beetle — size comparison
Pterostichus melanarius seeks food on the ground, often after dark. It eats varied invertebrates but may also use plant material. By day it hides beneath stones
Silhouette comparison
Length
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Measurement comparisonScale in cm
0246810
15 mm
8.56 cm
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Rain beetle — size comparison — facts and sources
Pterostichus melanarius seeks food on the ground, often after dark. It eats varied invertebrates but may also use plant material. By day it hides beneath stones, in soil and litter.
It occurs in fields and gardens among other habitats. Larvae develop in soil.