Pterostichus nigrita

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Mitten blackclock

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Moerasboszwartschild
© Johan Verstraeten
Belgium, Diepenbeek 25-03-2018
© Johan Verstraeten
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Gustaf von Paykull –
1790

Body length : 9-11mm.

This species is difficult to distinguish from P. rhaeticus.

Further examination of the genitalia required to identify this species.

Mainly found in moist forests and woodland habitats.

Prefers moist, humus-rich soil.

The larvae are predatory and live in soil, leaf litter or under decaying wood.