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This Abax Beetle we found on another hike in early summer. These ground beetles are super fast but I was able to get a little footage of the cute little guy.

Abax Beetle (Abax parallelepipedus)

This is a species of ground beetle native to Europe and the Nearctic. (Wikipedia)

This Ground Beetle has a bumpy shell. The head, as well, has a strange irregular elytron surface pattern. The antennae have a formerly large length ranging from 17-21 mm in length. All species have a glossy matt-black coloration and powerful mandibles alongside a short pair of antennae. Abax parallelepipedus has its tibia and tarsus adorned with sensory hairs. They are carnivorous and are vicious predators. They are agile, swift and vital and primarily derive their food from soft-bodied animals namely caterpillars, larva and many other arthropods. (Insect Wiki)

This species is native to Ireland. However, it can be all over Europe and a small portion of specimen were imported to southern America. However, in southern America, Abax parallelepipedus is considerably an incredibly rare species. They prefer woody, semi-arid habitats especially forests and plains of grassy, sunny meadows with an ample food source. (Insect Wiki)

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