Pterostichus is a very large genus of ground beetles with a Holarctic distribution in the subfamily Harpalinae. It has over 1,200 species. The beetles are predatory, but sometimes feed on strawberries. They can be found under rocks and prefer slightly moist, sandy soil although preferences differ between species.
Pterostichus morio is a species of ground beetles in the subfamily Pterostichinae.
Pterostichus nicaeensis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Pterostichinae.
Pterostichus honnoratii is a species of ground beetles belonging to the family Carabidae.
The Allen Confluence Gravels is the name given to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Northumberland, England. The site, listed since 1968, has an 'outstanding assemblage of river margin invertebrates.'
Trypocopris vernalis, known sometimes by the common name spring dumbledor or spring dor beetle, is a type of dung beetle. The larva of Trypocopris vernalis feeds on dung of animals such as sheep and red foxes.
Pterostichus madidus, commonly known as the black clock beetle, is a species of ground beetle native to Europe. The black clock beetle typically grows between 14–20mm in length, and is black in colouration, with legs that are usually red, reddish brown, or black. It can be found most abundantly in summer, and breeds during the autumn. It is commonly found in gardens, grasslands, and dry woodland, under stones, in grass, or in loose bark.
Pterostichus oblongopunctatus is a species of ground beetle native to Europe.
Pterostichus melanarius, the Rain-Beetle, is a species of ground beetle native to Europe.
Pterostichus aethiops is a species of ground beetle native to Europe.
Pterostichus lama or giant woodland ground beetle is a North American species of woodland ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington in the United States, and in British Columbia in Canada. These large, flightless black beetles have strong mandibles. They feed on termites and ants.
Pterostichus corvinus is a species of woodland ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Pterostichus protractus is a species of woodland ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Pterostichus strenuus is a species of woodland ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America, Europe, and temperate Asia.
Pterostichus acutipes is a species of woodland ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Pterostichus brevicornis is a species of woodland ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia and North America.
Pterostichus nigrita is a species of ground beetle native to Europe.
Pterostichus rhaeticus is a species of ground beetle native to Europe.
Pterostichus diligens is a species of ground beetle native to Europe.
