Common Sun Beetle

Beetle in the family Carabidae 7.3 mm long. Introduced to Québec and diurnal. Feeds on a bit of everything, plant and animal alike.

There are 29 observations of Common Sun Beetle in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Montérégie and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 11 of the 17 regions. They peak in May and June and become rare from October to March.