Ground beetle
- Pronunciation
- /GROUND BEETLE/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Ground beetle
- Plural
- Ground beetles
Definition
A common name for beetles belonging to the family Carabidae, characterized by their predatory habits and elongated bodies.
Etymology
From the Latin 'terra' meaning 'earth' or 'ground', and 'bitor' meaning 'beetle' (fictional, actual etymology from 'carabus', a kind of beetle).
Example
Ground beetles are effective predators of various insects, helping to control pest populations.