Ground Beetles

Carabidae

(after Hangay & Zborowski 2010): Body shape usualy elongate and dark, often fused with metallic colours, 2.5-80mm long. Elytra are usually striate, often handsomely sculptured. Hind coxae divide the first abdominal segment. Antennae are usually 11-segmented, thread-like, or bead-like, rarely form a 2- or 10-segmented, flattened, broad lamina. Antennae stem from between the eyes and mandible. Lengs usually long and strong, adapted for fast running. Tarsal formula 5-5-5.