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Digging pedunculate ground beetle

Digging pedunculate ground beetle

Clivina fossor

A small ground beetle species belonging to the Carabidae family, characterized by its fossorial (digging) behaviors and adaptation to subterranean environments.

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Digging pedunculate ground beetle
Digging pedunculate ground beetle
Digging pedunculate ground beetle
Digging pedunculate ground beetle
Digging pedunculate ground beetle
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Primarily found in temperate European regions, inhabiting soil environments, grasslands, forest edges, and agricultural landscapes with loose, moist substrates

Ecological Role

Important predatory invertebrate in soil ecosystems, controlling populations of smaller arthropods and contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Dark brown to black coloration, hard chitinous exoskeleton with minimal pubescence
  • LIMBS WINGS Strong, adapted legs for burrowing; reduced wings suggesting limited aerial capabilities
  • HEAD SENSORY Prominent mandibles for digging and predation, well-developed antennae for navigation and chemosensory perception
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small, elongated beetle approximately 4-6 mm in length, with robust exoskeleton adapted for underground movement
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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