Pterostichus oblongopunctatus is a ground beetle species belonging to the Carabidae family, widely distributed across temperate European forests and woodland ecosystems. As a predatory coleopteran, it plays a crucial role in terrestrial invertebrate population control.
Primarily found in deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, leaf litter, and under bark and logs in cool temperate regions of Europe, with elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,500 meters.
Serves as a critical predator in forest floor ecosystems, controlling populations of smaller invertebrates, contributing to ecological balance and nutrient cycling in woodland habitats.
