3,913 observations
Black Clock
Pterostichus madidus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Coleoptera βΊFamily: Carabidae βΊGenus: Pterostichus
About
Pterostichus madidus, commonly known as the Black Clock Beetle, is a species of ground beetle native to Europe. The Black Clock Beetle typically grows between 14-20mm in length, and is black in colouration, with legs that are usually red, reddish brown, or black. It can be found most abundantly in summer, and breeds during the autumn. It is commonly found in gardens, grasslands, and dry woodland, under stones, in grass, or in loose bark....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Clock is Pterostichus madidus.
- Black Clock belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Clock belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Black Clock belongs to the class Insecta.
- Black Clock belongs to the order Coleoptera.
- Black Clock belongs to the family Carabidae.
- Black Clock belongs to the genus Pterostichus.