Pterostichus melanarius (Illiger, 1798) | ||
Found to be fairly common under logs during the daytime at Sherwood Forest, P. melanarius is completely black and shiny. A fairly large Carabid, it measures up to 18mm in length, but is usually slightly less. This is a common species, found in most habitats, including gardens. | ||
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Pterostichus melanarius |
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