Carabus vinctus

(Weber, 1801)

stitched ground beetle, bound worm and slug hunter, Round Worm and Slug Hunter

Carabus vinctus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, found in North America. are brachypterous (short-winged) and . The species inhabits floodplain forests, low deciduous forests, and swamp-forests. It has been observed scavenging on dead fish and meat.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Carabus vinctus: //ˈka.ra.bʊs ˈwɪŋk.tus//

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Habitat

Floodplain forests, low deciduous forests, and swamp-forests.

Distribution

North America; recorded from Canada and the United States.

Diet

Scavenger on dead fish and meat.

Behavior

activity pattern. are brachypterous, indicating limited capability.

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