Carabid Collection

Carabid beetle (Calosoma sycophanta) on white backlit background, Antola Regional Park, Italy

Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) close uo portrait, Birchover, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus stacked image

Blue-spotted or Golden-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela aurulenta), Lamma Island, Hong Kong, China

Large-headed Ground Beetle (Broscus cephalotes) adult, amongst debris on beach strandline, Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

Wood Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sylvatica) adult, on sandy heathland, Dorset, England, May

Ground Beetle (Poecilus cupreus) adult, Powys, Wales, June

Ground Beetle (Harpalus affinis) adult, on yellow flower in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, April

Ground Beetle (Nebria germari) adult, standing on ice of glacier, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Dorias Cave Beetle (Duvalius doriae doriae) adult, foraging in cave, Pignone, La Spezia Province, Liguria, Italy, May

Ground Beetle (Amara aulica) adult, resting on leaf in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, July

Granulated Ground Beetle (Carabus granulatus) adult, standing on fallen leaf, England, november

Beachcomber Beetle (Nebria complanata) adult, under strandline debris on beach, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, august

Ground Beetle (Carabidae sp. ) larva, feeding on snail prey, Italy, april
Ground Beetle (Carabidae sp.) larva, feeding on snail prey, Italy, april

Cliff Tiger Beetle (Cicindela germanica) adult, standing on soft cliff, Eype, Dorset, England, july

Olimpia's Ground Beetle (Carabus olympiae) adult, feeding on snail, Italy, august

Dune Tiger Beetle (Cicindela maritima) adult, on coastal sand dune, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, july

Ground Beetle (Carabus linnei) adult, standing on moss, Italy, june

Blue Ground Beetle (Carabus intricatus) adult, resting on fern fronds, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Ground Beetle (Carabus concolor) adult, standing on log, Italy, august

Cave Carabid Beetle (Sphodropsis ghilianii) larva, in cave, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Six-spot Ground Beetle (Anthia sexguttata) adult, close-up of head, feeding on Mealworm (Tenebrionidae sp)
Six-spot Ground Beetle (Anthia sexguttata) adult, close-up of head, feeding on Mealworm (Tenebrionidae sp.) larva, Northern Africa

Ground beetle head, SEM
Ground beetle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a ground beetle (family Carabidae). The beetles large jaws (mandibles) can be seen at upper right (yellow)

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"Exploring the Fascinating World Beetles: A Close-Up Look at Nature's Tiny Warriors" In the Antola Regional Park, a magnificent Carabid beetle (Calosoma sycophanta) stands out against a white backlit background, showcasing its intricate patterns and colors. Witness the beauty of nature in Birchover, Derbyshire, UK as a Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) poses for a close-up portrait. This focus stacked image captures every detail of this stunning creature. Lamma Island reveals its hidden gem - the Blue-spotted or Golden-spotted tiger beetle (Cicindela aurulenta). Its vibrant blue spots shine brightly against the backdrop of sandy shores. As autumn arrives in England, a Granulated Ground Beetle (Carabus granulatus) gracefully perches on a fallen leaf. Marvel at its mature form and admire how it blends with nature's palette. A Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) proudly displays its successful hunt - a carabid beetle prey held firmly in its beak while perched on a wooden post in Beadnell. Amongst debris on Studland beach strandline lies an intriguing Large-headed Ground Beetle (Broscus cephalotes). Its unique appearance adds to the charm found along coastal landscapes. The Wood Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sylvatica) thrives on sandy heathlands in Dorset, England during May. Observe this agile predator as it scampers across the terrain with lightning speed. Discover an unexpected sight as a Ground Beetle (Harpalus affinis) walks across dead wood in Belvedere garden adorned with delicate pollen grains on its legs – truly nature's multitasker.