Ground Beetle Collection

Darkling beetle on ground, where it feeds on plant litter. Sampling empty insect pupal case
ASW-4545 Darkling beetle on ground, where it feeds on plant litter. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Anomalipus sculpturatus Sampling empty insect pupal case. Alan J. S

Carabid beetle (Calosoma sycophanta) on white backlit background, Antola Regional Park, Italy

Ophonus minimus
Kata Botanical

Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) close uo portrait, Birchover, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus stacked image

Ground Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999455 Ground Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Bark Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999608 Bark Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Ghost Crab, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999459 Ghost Crab, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Beetles (coloured engraving)
1090899 Beetles (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beetles. Illustration for A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith)

Forest caterpillar hunter, Calosoma sycophanta 1, ground beetle, Elaphrus riparius 2, and violin beetle
6337455 Forest caterpillar hunter, Calosoma sycophanta 1, ground beetle, Elaphrus riparius 2, and violin beetle, Mormolyce phyllodes 3 by English School

Golden ground beetle, Carabus auratus 1, ground beetle, Carabus clathratus 2, and large black ground beetle
6337454 Golden ground beetle, Carabus auratus 1, ground beetle, Carabus clathratus 2, and large black ground beetle, Tefflus megerlei by English School

Toothcarp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999347 Toothcarp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Blue-spotted or Golden-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela aurulenta), Lamma Island, Hong Kong, China

Carabus intricatus, blue ground beetle

Aplothorax burchelli, giant ground beetle
A specimen of a giant ground beetle (Aplothorax burchelli) from St. Helena, held in the entomology collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Ground Beetle Scarab Joris Hoefnagel Flemish
Ground Beetle and Scarab; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish, Hungarian, 1542 - 1600), and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575); Vienna, Austria; 1561 - 1562; illumination added 1591 - 1596; Watercolors

Golden ground beetle -Carabus auratus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Pristonychus complanatus, black ground beetle
A mounted black ground beetle specimen from St. Helena, from the Carabidae family. This species is also known as (Laemonstenus complanatus)

Ceroglossus Beetle
One of the specimens collected from the Andes of Chile by Charles Darwin during his five year voyage on the HMS Beagle (1831 - 1836)

Carabus sp. beetles
Watercolour from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, c.1820s Date: circa 1820

Ceroglossus Beetle
One of the specimens collected from the Andes of Chile by Charles Darwin during his five year voyage on the HMS Beagle (1831 - 1836)

Ground beetle (Calosoma inquisitor), Switzerland. The species is found in northern Africa, Europe (northward to southern Scandinavia) and in Asia

Picture No. 11806794
Ground Beetle detail of exoskeleton colours Galicia Spain. Date:

German Tiger Beetle -Cicindela germanica- smallest tiger beetle of Central Europe, very rare, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Ground Beetle (Nebria germari) adult, standing on ice of glacier, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Dorias Cave Beetle (Duvalius doriae doriae) adult, foraging in cave, Pignone, La Spezia Province, Liguria, Italy, May

Garden ground beetle, SEM
Garden ground beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a garden ground beetle (Notiophilus aquaticus). This beetle has huge protruding eyes (dark brown, centre)

Ground beetle C016 / 2264
Ground beetle. View of the upper side of a ground beetle (Scarites buparius). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Ground beetle C016 / 2121
Ground beetle. View of the upper side of a Cylindera trisignata ground beetle. Cylindera sp. beetles are native the Palaearctic ecozone, the Near East, and northern Africa

Ground beetle C016 / 2099
Ground beetle. View of the upper side of a Carabus pustulifer ground beetle. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Ground beetle C016 / 2100
Ground beetle. View of the upper side of a Carabus rugosus ground beetle. This beetle is found in France, Portugal, Spain and Morocco. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Ground beetle C016 / 2098
Ground beetle. View of the upper side of a Carabus punctatus ground beetle. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Ground beetle C016 / 2097
Ground beetle. View of the upper side of a male Calosoma sycophanta ground beetle. This beetle, also known as the forest caterpillar hunter, is native to Europe but was introduced to New England

Ground beetle C016 / 2096
Ground beetle. View of the upper side of a female Calosoma sycophanta ground beetle. This beetle, also known as the forest caterpillar hunter, is native to Europe but was introduced to New England

Ground beetle C016 / 2095
Ground beetle. View of the upper side of a female Calosoma sycophanta ground beetle. This beetle, also known as the forest caterpillar hunter, is native to Europe but was introduced to New England

Tiger beetles. View of the upper side of three tiger beetles (Damaster blaptoides). This species of ground beetle is found in Russia and Japan. The bodies of these specimens measure 7cm long

Ground beetle specimen collection. Box containing preserved specimens of various iridescent Carabus sp. ground beetles (family Carabidae) found in Europe. Seen here are: C. auronitens, C

Violin beetle. View of the upper side of a violin beetle (Mormolyce borneensis) from Borneo. The body of this specimen measures 9cm long

Carabus violaceus, violet ground beetle
A violet ground beetle is the U.Ks largest ground beetle, they are unable to fly, but travel quickly across the ground

Beachcomber Beetle (Nebria complanata) adult, under strandline debris on beach, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, august

Forest Caterpillar Hunter - close-up - Italy
RD-201 Forest Caterpillar Hunter - close-up Italy Calosoma sycophanta Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cliff Tiger Beetle (Cicindela germanica) adult, standing on soft cliff, Eype, Dorset, England, july

Dune Tiger Beetle (Cicindela maritima) adult, on coastal sand dune, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, july

SEM of ground beetle
Ground beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a ground or carab beetle (family Carabidae) with a fly (grey) in its jaws

Ground beetle head, SEM
Ground beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a ground beetle (family Carabidae). The beetles large jaws (mandibles) can be seen at upper right (yellow)

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The ground beetle, also known as the darkling beetle, is a fascinating insect found in various parts of the world. In Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa, one can spot the Ophonus minimus species of this beetle scurrying on the ground and feeding on plant litter, and is intriguing to observe them sampling empty insect pupal cases. In Antola Regional Park, a stunning image captures a carabid beetle called Calosoma sycophanta against a white backlit background. The intricate details of this creature are highlighted beautifully in this photograph. Moving to Birchover, Derbyshire in the UK during April brings us face to face with another captivating member of the ground beetle family - the green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris). This close-up portrait showcases its vibrant colors and features through focus stacking techniques. Delving into history reveals an enchanting colored engraving from 1833-39 featuring different types of beetles including our beloved ground beetles. These engravings provide insight into how these creatures were perceived centuries ago. Exploring further within this realm unveils other members such as forest caterpillar hunter (Calosoma sycophanta), ground beetle (Elaphrus riparius), and violin beetle (Mormolyce phyllodes). Their unique characteristics make them stand out among their fellow insects. Additionally, we encounter Carabus auratus and Carabus clathratus - two striking species that belong to the golden ground beetles family along with Tefflus megerlei which is known for its large size and black coloration. These magnificent creatures add diversity to our understanding of ground beetles. Lastly, let's not forget about Lamma Island where we find either blue-spotted or golden-spotted tiger beetles (Cicindela aurulenta) roaming around. Their presence adds vibrancy to this beautiful island landscape.