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Pronunciation: ca-RAB-bi-dee
Common name: ground beetles Identifying characteristics for the family Carabidae include: - First abdominal sternite divided by hind coxae (suborder Adephaga)
- Head at eyes nearly always narrower than pronotum (cf Cicindelidae).
- Antennae threadlike, inserted between mandibles and eyes (cf Cicindelidae).
- Generally black and shiny with striate elytra, but sometimes metallic or colorful.
Additional information: - Mostly nocturnal, secretive predators of other insects.
- Similar to Tenebrionidae, but Carabidae are in suborder Adephaga and have 5-5-5 tarsi.
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