Pterostichus nigrita
One of several similarly coloured Ground Beetles. This is a common species, with a length of around 8-12mm. Two of these were found in their earth cells, under a log at Eakring Meadows in October 2008 and in company with the much larger P. niger.
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UK distribution of Pterostichus nigrita
 

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Updated September 2011

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