Carabidae: Ground Beetles

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Pterostichus isabellae-jacobinus group
det. K. Will 

Cuyamaca Woods, North Peak, Cuyamaca Mountains

Often found under logs, especially in damp soil areas.

Scaphinotus punctatus
det. P. Messer

Cuyamaca Woods, North Peak, Cuyamaca Mountains

This species tends to appear in the cool, wet season (winter, spring). Often found under logs and other objects on the ground.

Galerita lecontei
det. P. Messer from this photograph

Cuyamaca Woods, North Peak, Cuyamaca Mountains

This individual appeared near a black light in mid-June. It is the only member of the genus in California.