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Rain Beetle
Pterostichus melanarius
- Worldwide
- 7,288 observations
- Group
- Insects
About
Pterostichus melanarius is a species of ground beetle native to Europe.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 20, 2026UBC, University Endowment Lands, BC, CanadaObserver: Quinlan Z. WuView observation from Sep 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 19, 2026UBC, University Endowment Lands, BC, CanadaObserver: julifishView observation from Aug 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 28, 2026W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: malleable_rockView observation from Jul 28, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 27, 2026Laurier Ave, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Harrison SchellView observation from Jul 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 8, 2026Richmond, BC, CanadaObserver: Quinlan Z. WuView observation from Jul 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 21, 2026West Side, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Quinlan Z. WuView observation from Jun 21, 2026 on iNaturalist