Anchomenus dorsalis is a small ground beetle species belonging to the Carabidae family, native to European temperate regions. These agile predatory insects play a crucial role in agricultural and forest ecosystems.
Primarily found in grasslands, agricultural fields, forest edges, and meadows with moderate vegetation density. Prefers moist environments with leaf litter and ground cover.
Critical predator of agricultural pest insects, helping control populations of smaller invertebrates and contributing to natural pest management in ecosystems.