Snail Eating Ground Beetle

Scaphinotus sp.
Snail eating ground beetle
Photo by Robert Rold Photography
The Snail Eating Ground Beetle is 3/4 inch long.  This beetle primarily feeds on slugs and snails.  The narrow head and mandibles allow it to reach inside a snail's shell.  It is usually found in moist or wet woods.  Also known as the Boat-backed Ground Beetle.
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