I’ve just moved into a new house and these lads are making the odd appearance. I’ve never seen them before – and just want to figure out if they’re getting in from outside or if I have a nest of the hoors somewhere.
“The Common Black Ground Beetle, clock, black clock or ciaróg is largely predatory. It hunts outdoors for ground-living invertebrates like caterpillars and slugs. If meat is unavailable it will readily feed on plant material as a fall-back.”
Would prefer to be outside. Was the place empty for a while before you moved in?
Shhhh_Peaceful
It’s a ground beetle. They prey on slugs and other pests.
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Looks like a clock beetle to me.
“The Common Black Ground Beetle, clock, black clock or ciaróg is largely predatory. It hunts outdoors for ground-living invertebrates like caterpillars and slugs. If meat is unavailable it will readily feed on plant material as a fall-back.”
Would prefer to be outside. Was the place empty for a while before you moved in?
It’s a ground beetle. They prey on slugs and other pests.