Pterostichus melanarius
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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UK distribution of Pterostichus melanarius
 

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Updated September 2011

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