Carabid

/ˈkærəbɪd/ noun

Definition

A member of a large family of beetles called ground beetles, which are predatory insects commonly found in soil and leaf litter.

Etymology

From the scientific family name Carabidae, derived from Greek karabos meaning 'crab' or 'beetle,' referring to the creature's appearance or movement.

Kelly Says

Ground beetles are nature's pesticide—a single carabid can eat dozens of harmful insects in a day, making them gardeners' best friends, though most people never notice them working underground!

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