Magnificent Sun Beetle

Beetle in the family Carabidae 13 mm long. Introduced to Québec and nocturnal. Feeds on animal prey.

There are 13 observations of Magnificent Sun Beetle in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Côte-Nord and Montréal, and it has been reported in 6 of the 17 regions. They peak from June to August and become rare from September to April.