Curtonotus aulicus
This record describes Curtonotus aulicus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae.
Identification and Appearance
A moderate-sized beetle (11-15mm) with a black or dark red-brown body. Legs red to mid-brown legs but femora and tibia may be darkened at their tips. The pronotum is strongly contracted and sinuate to the sharp rear angles, with a wide side border where they meet a ridge at the edge of the foveae. A good quality image may be sufficient, otherwise explain how the beetle was identified. A seed-eating species, commonest in dry waste places and dry grassland or arable land where it lives under stones. It is a nocturnal, feeding on seeds of Compositae (Daisy family).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Family
- Carabidae
- Genus
- Curtonotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A seed-eating species, commonest in dry waste places and dry grassland or arable land where it lives under stones.
Seasonal Activity
July to October
Diet and Behavior
Life History
It is a nocturnal, feeding on seeds of Compositae (Daisy family).
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common throughout Britain.
Photos of Curtonotus aulicus (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Curtonotus aulicus
What is Curtonotus aulicus?
Curtonotus aulicus is a species in the family Carabidae.
Where is Curtonotus aulicus found?
Habitat: A seed-eating species, commonest in dry waste places and dry grassland or arable land where it lives under stones.
When is Curtonotus aulicus active?
Curtonotus aulicus: seasonal activity - July to October.
What is the life cycle of a Curtonotus aulicus?
It is a nocturnal, feeding on seeds of Compositae (Daisy family).