Beetles of the Cuyamaca Mountains
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Carabidae: Ground Beetles
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.