See text Amara is a large genus of carabid beetles, commonly called the sun beetles.

Many are holarctic, but a few species are neotropical or occur in eastern Asia.

[4] These ground beetles are mostly black or bronze-colored, and many species have a characteristic "bullet-shaped" habitus, as shown in the photos, making them taxonomically difficult for a beginner.

They are predominantly herbivorous, with some species known to climb ripening grasses to feed on the seeds.

Other species are used as weed control agents.