Harpalus tardus
Harpalus tardus
Description
Length 8 to 11 mm and uniformly black.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
A ground beetle found on dry, sandy or gravelly ground.
When to see it
Spring and summer.
Life History
Mainly feeds on vegetative matter.
UK Status
Widespread in Britain, but often coastal.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland. There were only 5 VC55 records for this species up to March 2015.
Graham Calow
Sapcote
24 May 2012
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote
24 May 2012
specimen examined
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