Chlaenius nigricornis

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Zwartsprietfluweelloper
© Johan Verstraeten
Belgium, Viroinval 10-05-2017
© Johan Verstraeten
Laden...
Johann Christian Fabricius –
1787

Body length : 9-12mm.

Mainly found in moist to wet habitats, such as riverbanks,  ponds and marshes.

Also occurs in wet grasslands and meadows, reed beds and muddy shorelines.

The larvae are predatory and live in moist soil.