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Abelisaurus/Pterostichus melanarius (Strawberry ground beetle)
DIR By: Dutch
Date: September 16, 2020, 7:29 pm
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Abelisaurus
Image:
HTML https://dinoanimals.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Abelisaurus_2.jpg
Info: A large carnivorous dinosaur. More here:
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abelisaurus
Pterostichus melanarius/Pterostichus algidus/Pterostichus
herculaneus (Black ground beetle, Strawberry ground beetle)
Image:
HTML https://bugguide.net/images/cache/WRJ/KBR/WRJKBR3KFR70K0P0Q0P0S0E0Q0IQ3R7QCR90R0N0Z00QURJK9RZQDQ50Q0E0DR90H0E0K07QOR0QL00QYRQQFRE0S0.jpg
Size: 12-18 mm long
Info: These are very common black ground beetles. They are
called "Strawberry" because, though they are predators, they
sometimes eat strawberries. More here:
HTML https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/pterostichus-melanarius<br
/>and
HTML https://laidbackgardener.blog/tag/pterostichus-melanarius/
Local info: "The Abelisaurus are fierce beetles with powerful
jaws. They hunt many insects."
Damage type: Crush (jaws), Tackle (legs, body, horn), Venom
(irritant chemicals)
Damage level: mid- to high Ceratosaur-class (jaws),
Ceratosaur-class (legs, body), low Ant-class (irritants)
Armor durability level: Strong-class
Immune system durability level: Likely Wolf-class
Speed level: Ceratosaur-class
Swimming ability level: Common-class
Eyesight level: Ceratosaur-class
Intelligence level: Beetle-class
Where to find: Under rocks and logs, anywhere where there is
prey.
Care: A great beetle for beginning bug keepers. They love small
or dead slugs, along with a few small worms.
Gallery:
HTML https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/01/15/78/63/240_F_115786318_qV0unavqipOWJAuJknCzJIR3KakokEBR.jpg
HTML https://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120827230925/dinosaurs/images/a/a8/Abeli_01.jpg
HTML https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/Pterostichus.melanarius.-.lindsey.jpg/250px-Pterostichus.melanarius.-.lindsey.jpg
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