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INSECTS

Rain Beetle

Pterostichus melanarius

Insects
IntroducedNocturnal
Rain Beetle, photo 1 of 5
Rain Beetle, photo 2 of 5
Rain Beetle, photo 3 of 5
12–18 mmLength

Beetle in the family Carabidae 12–18 mm long. Introduced to Québec and nocturnal. Lives in urban areas. Feeds on animal prey and dead animals.

There are 119 observations of Rain Beetle in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Montérégie and Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, and it has been reported in every region. They peak in July and August and become rare from November to April.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale33
  2. Montérégie14
  3. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean10
  4. Estrie9
  5. Abitibi-Témiscamingue9
  6. Montréal8
  7. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine7
  8. Chaudière-Appalaches6
  9. Côte-Nord6
  10. Nord-du-Québec3
  11. Laurentides3
  12. Mauricie3
  13. Lanaudière2
  14. Bas-Saint-Laurent2
  15. Outaouais2
  16. Laval1
  17. Centre-du-Québec1

Habitat

Towns and gardensAlain Rouiller

Similar species

Bronze Ground BeetleCarabus nemoralis
Muted harp ground beetlePterostichus mutus
Big-headed Ground BeetleScarites subterraneus
Woodland Ground BeetlePoecilus lucublandus
Broad-necked Root BorerPrionus laticollis
Yellow Mealworm BeetleTenebrio molitor
Upland BlackclockPterostichus adstrictus
Strawberry Seed BeetleHarpalus rufipes